Aerospace Structures Engineer for Advanced Manufacturing

6 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Divergent Full time

About Divergent

Divergent is a pioneering technology company that has developed a groundbreaking factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). This innovative platform comprehensively utilizes machine learning to optimize engineering, additive manufacturing, and flexible assembly of complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems.

Our products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. We are a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and we are now expanding to support mission-critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

Salary: $179,630—$245,005 USD

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Analysis Engineer, Structures Aerospace & Defense to support the next generation of industry-leading aerospace frame architecture development. Our goal is to transform traditional manufacturing by utilizing new materials and technologies. To achieve this, we need a forward-thinking engineer who will shape the future of aerospace structures.

  • Develop and manage finite element models of structural components or full system architectures for aerospace vehicles for both structural optimization and validation assessments.
  • Perform detailed engineering analysis on structural components and systems using CAE programs.
  • Collaborate closely with inter-group engineers to understand manufacturing/design capabilities and limitations to ensure proposed design changes can be efficiently produced and assembled.
  • Work successfully in a team environment to ensure cross-functional requirements are met while achieving program requirements.
  • BUILDUP AND ANALYZE COMPLEX FE MODELS OF NODETM-BASED VEHICLE STRUCTURES FOR AEROSPACE FLIGHT APPLICATIONS INCLUDING STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION (TOPOLOGY, GAUGE, ETC.) AND VALIDATION ANALYSES.
  • PURPOSE HAND CALCULATIONS TO VERIFY VALIDATION ANALYSES (I.E., BOLT MARGINS, ADHESIVE MARGINS, ETC.).
  • PRESENT TECHNICAL ANALYSIS SUMMARIES AND COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS EFFICIENTLY AT CUSTOMER MEETINGS AND TO OTHER ENGINEERS.
  • CREATE, REFINED, AND EXECUTE NEW TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR AEROSPACE STRUCTURES TO SUPPORT EXTERNAL CUSTOMER PROGRAMS AND JOINT DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.
  • WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE STRUCTURES TEAM AND CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES TO EFFICIENTLY DESIGN AND RELEASE STRUCTURES THAT ARE OPTIMIZED FOR MASS, EFFICIENT PRODUCTION, ASSEMBLY, AND INTEGRATION.
  • WORK CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY TO IMPLEMENT COST REDUCTION, METHOD, AND PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS, AND SUPPORT PROTOTYPE AND PRODUCTION BUILD ACTIVITIES.

Requirements

  • LAWFULLY ACCESS INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY THAT IS SUBJECT TO US EXPORT CONTROLS.
  • BS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OR EQUIVALENT.
  • 8+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN AEROSPACE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.
  • 8+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ANALYSIS SOFTWARE PACKAGES SUCH AS NASTRAN, OPTISTRUCT, AND/OR LS-DYNA.
  • PROFICIENT USE OF ALTAIR HYPERMESH OR BETA CAE ANSA PRE-PROCESSOR.
  • ABILITY TO UTILIZE HAND CALCULATIONS TO SUPPLEMENT ANALYSIS RESULTS.
  • STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF BOLTED JOINT MARGIN CALCULATIONS.
  • SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF LINEAR/NONLINEAR BEHAVIORS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS (COMPOSITES, ADHESIVES, METALS) TO ACHIEVE LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS.
  • EXPERIENCE WITH AEROSPACE LOAD APPLICATIONS AND MIL-STDs.
  • OUTSTANDING COMPREHENSION OF SOLID MECHANICS.
  • SOLID INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, MOTIVATED SELF-STARRTER WHO CAN MANAGE PERSONAL WORKLOAD AND EXECUTION TO A TIGHT SCHEDULE.
  • EXPERIENCE INTERFACEING WITH ENGINEERING, TESTING, AND MANUFACTURING GROUPS TO UNDERSTAND SYSTEM DESIGNS AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRAINTS.
  • EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING ANALYSIS AND COMPLETING DOCUMENTATIONS FOR AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATIONS.
  • EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING OR ENGAGING DIRECTLY WITH DoD AIRWORTHINESS STAKEHOLDERS SUCH AS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER (AFTC) OR FAA.
  • EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS THROUGHOUT THE DESIGN, BUILD, AND TEST PHASES OF A DEVELOPMENT CYCLE.
  • EXPERIENCE WITH FAST-ITERATION PROTOTYPING PROGRAMS.
  • EXPERIENCE MANAGING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS AND MANAGING CHANGES TO SIZE, WEIGHT, AND COST CONSTRAINTS.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OR EQUIVALENT.
  • KNOWLEDGE OF OVERALL VEHICLE SYSTEMS/SUB-SYSTEMS AND REQUIREMENTS.

About Us

We are a dynamic and inclusive company committed to diversity and innovation. Our mission-driven work environment offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional development. As a pioneer in the field of advanced manufacturing, we strive to reduce our footprint and integrate people and technology to drive transformative change.

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