Altair · 22 hours ago
Design FEA Engineer
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expAltair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing. The Design FEA Engineer will serve as a stress analysis and mechanical design subject matter expert, focusing on detailed component design and FEA based stress analysis for aerospace applications.
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Responsibilities
Detailed component design and FEA based stress analysis
Component design consists of conceptual sketches (physical or CAD) which are fed to the drafting team
Significant application of concepts such as design to specification, design for manufacturing, design for inspection, and design for cost
Stress analysis has a heavy emphasis on structural dynamics, fatigue, and nonlinear solutions
FEA tasks range from simple geometry creation and meshing all the way to final analysis report
Works with a diverse cross-functional team of engineers designing and analyzing metallic parts that are produced using a variety of manufacturing methods
Regular interaction with internal teams of: Project Engineers, Drafters, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Test Lab Personnel, Contracts, and Sales
Tasks involve a full range of product life cycle including new product development, legacy product support, research and development, and failure analysis
Often necessary to create (i.e. programming) custom design and task automation tools in Excel (VBA), MATLAB, Python, and the API of applicable calculation software
Internal flow calculations and external insulation calculations are common using in-house tools
Travel required is <15%; includes software training, travel to support project engineers for customer design reviews, and potential onsite customer support during initial quotation or design phases
There are no direct supervisory responsibilities associated with this position
The employee is expected to help train and mentor junior employees as applicable
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical or similar Engineering field
5+ years of experience in an engineering design environment
6+ years of experience with finite element analysis stress software (HyperWorks, Femap/NASTRAN, or ANSYS Mechanical)
4+ years of experience specifically with HyperWorks
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and reduction
Experience with linear and nonlinear static FEA solutions is required
Experience with modal, harmonic response, and random response is required
Experience with topology optimization is required
Experience designing for metallic additive manufacturing is required
Experience applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5:2018 (and/or 2009) to complex components and assemblies is required
Experience in the MRB review and disposition of nonconforming hardware is required
Preferred
MS Degree preferred
Experience With Contact Analysis Is Preferred
Experience With Simulation Of Metal Forming Methods Is Preferred
Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar drafting software is preferred
Experience with Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, and other superalloys is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Free training on all Altair products
Company
Altair
Altair provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$37.29MKey Investors
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2024-10-30Acquired
2024-09-25Grant· $3.86M
2024-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $3.43M
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Senior Vice President of Product Development
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