Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

Position Profile: Analytical Engineer 2
Triumph Title: Engineer – Structural 2
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Manager, Design Services

Summary:
Responsible for assisting a Senior Analyst with the structural (FEA) and fluid dynamic analysis (CFD) for new and existing hydromechanical components, complete units, and portions of hydraulic systems.  
Essential Functions    
•    Complete assigned tasks in the areas of: structural analysis (FEA), performance analysis, kinematic/dynamic analysis, control system design & analysis, fluid dynamic analysis (CFD), bearing life analysis, spring analysis, fastener analysis, electrical analysis, reliability analysis, and thermal analysis.
•    Estimate resources required for proposed projects.
•    Document analysis in written reports.
•    Prepare and present analysis in design reviews.
•    Works with the project team to accomplish tasks within schedule and budget constraints.
•    Ability to work efficiently to meet development deadlines.
•    Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
•    Other duties as assigned to ensure customer needs are met.

Competencies
•    Experience in aerospace design.  Direct analytical experience with hydromechanical and/or electromechanical components preferred.
•    Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) in ANSYS, MathCAD, Matlab, Easy 5, etc.
•    Experience in computational fluid dynamics analysis (CFD) in ANSYS CFX or Fluent.
•    Experience in Product Life Management (PLM) Systems and CAD Systems.  Direct knowledge in SmarTeam and ProE/Creo preferred.
•    Effective time management.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills including effective communications in English with the ability to explain complex engineering principles in common language.
 

Qualifications

Supervisory responsibility:
The Analytical Engineer role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required education, certification, and experience:
•    Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited university, in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
•    Two (2) years’ experience as an Analytical Engineer in the Aerospace or similar industry.
•    Additional experience in lieu of education may be considered.

 
Physical demands:
•    May require lifting, pulling, and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds.
•    Standing and or other active work for up to eight (8) hours per day.  Sitting up to eight (8) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing. 

Travel:
Potential of up to 5% domestic and/or international travel.

Work Authorization:
Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

AAP/EEO Statement:
An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Other Duties:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.