Senior Systems Engineer

Key Job Responsibilities

• Analyze (static and dynamic) of solar tracking structures and drivetrains using commercial Finite Element (FEA) and Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) software.
• Create specific system models using fundamental principles of mechanics, statics, and dynamics.
• Create test plans for component and system tests.
• Correlate functional testing data to engineering model predictions and improve the accuracy of the engineering model.
• Contribute to the creation of specific design/analysis “tools” based on derived system models.
• Maintain existing design & analysis tools.
• Define and perform engineering optimization studies.
• Report status of assigned programs at various levels of the organization.
• Develop system engineering governing documents.
• Travel to project sites, labs, suppliers, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience developing deriving engineering models of mechanical/structural systems.
• Experience with wind load calculations and wind engineering.
• Expert user of commercial simulation software such as FEA and/or Multi-Body Dynamics.
• Experience defining component level and system level testing involving typical engineering sensors such as strain gauges, inclinometers, accelerometers, load sensors, etc. and reviewing test results.
• Working knowledge of civil wind loading methods such as ASCE 7 and/or Eurocode 3.
• Proven experience with communicating complex technical concepts to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Sound understanding of fundamental engineering principles of statics, dynamics, energy, and rotating drivetrains.
• Ability to create engineering models of underdefined systems by making and validating sound assumptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience with single axis solar tracker engineering.
• Experience with wind tunnel testing and data analysis.
• Experience with MSC ADAMS MBD simulation software.