Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Job Title: Engineer Mechanical 3
Pay Rate: $56.38 /hr.
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
ZIP Code: 91367
Start Date: Right Away
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Analysis Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Mechanical Analysis Engineer at Client, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of model-based engineering and agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Based in our Woodland Hills, CA office, this position will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for the Sentinel program. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100% on-site. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Responsibilities:
* Serve as technical individual contributor for Analysis Engineering Team
* Understanding of the requirements and methods of analyzing structures to determine structural viability that leads to certification
* Perform structural analysis including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis of metallic structures, mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program
* Build Finite Element Models (FEMs) using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions
* Review drawings, requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems and perform required analyses to demonstrate compliance.
* Able to manipulate large scale finite element models
* Document structural analysis methods and implementation using calculation aids and propose new methods depending on the needs of the project
* Compute margins using appropriate analysis methods
* Document static/dynamic test plans and procedure requirements
* Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews
* Able to support material review board (MRB) and nonconformance to ensure we have sound structural substantiation
* Solid understanding and background in loads development, preliminary and detailed design, static analysis, FEM, D&DT, fatigue, bolted and bonded interfaces, repair, structural test, and in-service mods, repairs and extensions.
* Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer:
* Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with five or more years applicable experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years applicable experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience
* Experience with FEA analysis, preferably ANSYS, for structural analysis of designs
* Experience with system/sub-system FEA modeling/analysis, piece parts, static, modal, buckling, dynamic (sine, random, acoustic), thermal strength/distortion, and bolted joint analyses
* Ability to verify validity of simulation results by hand-calcs and/or comparison with heritage programs and to perform bolted joint analyses
* Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance

Preferred Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer::
* Metallic structural analysis experience
* Thermal analysis experience
* Experience with the following software packages: ANSYS
* Prior experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications
* Solid understanding of loads development used for structural analysis
* Experience in test planning, test support, and data reduction
* Experience supporting mechanical analysis of circuit card design
* Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems
* Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, willing to learn, experience working in a team environment
* Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times
* Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
* Must have proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
* Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
* Must be proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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