GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

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FEA / CEA

Engineer is responsible for performing structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and computational engineering analysis in support of the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace propulsion systems and components.

This position works closely with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and Program Management to validate designs, identify technical risks, resolve hardware issues, and ensure products meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer capable of translating analytical results into practical engineering decisions and supporting hardware from initial concept through testing and production.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesStructural & Multiphysics AnalysisDevelop and perform finite element and computational analyses for aerospace components, assemblies, and propulsion systems.

Perform linear and nonlinear structural analysis, including stress, strain, deformation, contact, and load-path evaluations.

Conduct thermal and thermal-stress analysis for components operating in high-temperature environments.

Perform modal, vibration, harmonic, and dynamic response analysis as required.

Evaluate component fatigue life, durability, fracture risk, and structural margins.

Analysis Modeling, Verification & Design SubstantiationDevelop appropriate analytical models, assumptions, boundary conditions, material properties, loading conditions, and acceptance criteria.

Perform mesh development, convergence studies, sensitivity studies, and model verification.

Calculate and document Factors of Safety and Margins of Safety against applicable design requirements.

Support rotating-component analysis including shafts, turbine components, bearings, housings, and other propulsion-system hardware.

Test Correlation & ValidationCorrelate analytical predictions with component, subsystem, and engine test results.

Support instrumentation and test planning required to validate analytical models.

Support Design Reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA activities, qualification testing, First Article Inspection, and production readiness.

Failure Investigation & Corrective ActionPerform root-cause analysis of component failures, test anomalies, nonconformances, and field-return hardware.

Support RCCA, FRACAS, NCR, and corrective-action activities with engineering analysis and supporting data.

Evaluate supplier-manufactured components when dimensional, material, or manufacturing conditions deviate from engineering requirements.

Provide technical disposition recommendations for nonconforming hardware when supported by engineering analysis.

Design Engineering & Product Development SupportProvide analysis supporting design changes, configuration changes, ECOs, and product improvements.

Work directly with Design Engineering to optimize geometry, materials, tolerances, weight, performance, and durability.

Technical Documentation & Continuous ImprovementDefine and develop modeling and simulation best practices and techniquesDevelop concise engineering reports documenting assumptions, methods, results, conclusions, risks, and recommendations.

Maintain analysis files, models, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with configuration-management requirements.

Support continuous improvement of engineering analysis methods, tools, templates, standards, and validation processes.

Technical Areas of ResponsibilityThe position may support analysis involving:

Turbine and rotating componentsShafts and rotor systemsCompressor and turbine structuresEngine housings and casesBearings and bearing-support structuresWelded and joined assembliesHigh-temperature materialsCast, machined, and additive-manufactured componentsFasteners and mechanical jointsThermal interfacesVibration and resonanceFatigue and durabilityStructural integrityTest fixtures and production toolingAssembly contactHyperelastic materials

Keyword:

FEA, structural analysis, thermal analysis, vibration, fatigue, ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, HyperMesh, stress analysis, material behavior, rotor dynamics, turbomachinery, aerospace

Required Experience:

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related engineering discipline.3+ years of experience performing finite element, structural, thermal, or computational engineering analysis.

Demonstrated experience developing and interpreting FEA models.

Strong understanding of:

Linear and non-linear analysis techniquesImplicit and explicit analysis techniquesSolid mechanicsStress analysisContact analysisMaterial behaviorHeat transferFatigueVibrationEngineering mechanicsExperience with industry-standard FEA/CAE software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, HyperMesh, or equivalent.

Ability to independently establish loads, boundary conditions, material properties, contacts, constraints, and appropriate modeling assumptions.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and material requirements.

Strong analytical problem-solving and technical-report-writing skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Program Management.

Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Engineering Mechanics.

Experience with gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, turbomachinery, or rotating... For full info follow application link. Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.