Dynamic FEA Engineer 2

Salary Not Available Position range in Cooke County $67k•$113k Per Year Dynamic FEA Engineer 2 Safran Seats•

Formerly:

Weber Aircraft, Zodiac Seats)

Occupation:

Mechanical Engineers

Location:

Gainesville, TX•76240-9699 Positions available: 2 Job #: 16930366

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

10/16/2025

Updated:

02/23/2026

Expires:

05/29/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Master's Degree Experience 24 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Dynamic FEA Engineer 2 positions offered by Safran Seats

USA, LLC

(Gainesville, TX). Responsible for performing static and quasi-static analysis independently starting from component to sub-structure level including dynamic analysis; Responsible for inspecting the CAD data received from designers prior to the inception of meshing; Independently meshing the components using Altair tools and responsible for the quality checks defined per internal design validation guidelines for meshing at Safran Seats USA; Will set up the model for static, quasi static and impact simulation for 16 and 14G loading conditions using Altair tools and/or LS-Prepost; Analyze the test data to implement proper engineering approach into the FE model for further improvements; Implement analytical approach and establish correlation with actual test data; Perform FEA on detail parts and assemblies to verify compliance with structural and occupant injury criteria; Perform necessary linear/non-linear static analysis and dynamic simulation; Perform Pre and Post processing; Validate model and establish correlation; Comply with Safran Seats USA procedures (QAP) and certification internal procedures; Document all design validation work and maintain database; Ensure quality of model, analysis and on time completion; Provide status and schedule updates to department head and other appropriate entities on a regular basis; and Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Requires a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field of study and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in EACH of the following: Finite Element Analysis related experience using LS-Dyna or Radioss; and experience using Altair HyperWorks suite or ANSYS. In lieu of a master's degree and 2 years of experience, the employer will accept a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience as stated. Company Information Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.