Structural Finite Element Analyst - Airfoils

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: Hand calculations for evaluation of simple structural problemsFEA Model generation in ANSYS and/or Abaqus Defining and applying boundary conditions appropriate for each analysis Model execution to assess component life including LCF, Creep, and Modal analysis of gas turbine rotating and static hardware Post-processing model results Ability to make CAD changes to iterate with other disciplines and improve designs Results documentation Mentoring younger engineersMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation & TrainingBS, MS or PhD degree in Mechanical, Aero Space, or Aeronautical Engineering. Skills/Experience 5+ years of experience in gas turbine component structural analysis. General knowledge of turbomachinery component design, assemblies, and manufacturing. Experience in CAD modeling. Strong analytical decision-making and organizational skills. Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes, general machining and fabrication. Experience with FEA software preferred (ANSYS/Abaqus).Experience presenting technical topics to peers, higher management, and customers. Candidate must be effective in communicating and decision-making. Candidate must have effective organizational skills. Candidate must have the ability to work multiple assignments effectively. Technical computer capability required (C++, VBA, etc.)Travel is required on an as needed basis. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled