Aerospace FEA & Mechanical Design Engineer (Pneumatic/Fluid Systems)

Shape the future of high-pressure aerospace lines

Join our Design Engineering Team as the resident expert in mechanical design and stress analysis for high-pressure, high-temperature pneumatic and fluid lines used across domestic and foreign commercial aviation, military platforms, and space applications. You will operate independently the majority of the time (approximately 75%+), while collaborating closely with a cross-functional group to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

A day in the life

You start by reviewing FEA results in HyperWorks, Femap/NASTRAN, or ANSYS Mechanical—moving from geometry creation and meshing to interpreting nonlinear, fatigue, and structural dynamics responses. You pivot to sketching a new concept (hand or CAD) for a complex metallic assembly, handing it off to drafting with clear intent around design-to-spec, manufacturability, inspectability, and cost. Before lunch, you refine a topology-optimized bracket intended for metallic additive manufacturing, ensuring GD&T (ASME Y14.5:2018 and/or 2009) is applied correctly. In the afternoon, you write an analysis report, consult with Project Engineers and Quality on an MRB disposition, and build a quick VBA or Python routine to automate a repetitive calculation through a software API. You wrap by running an internal flow calculation and an external insulation check with in-house tools.

What you will work on

• Two core functions: detailed component design and FEA-based stress analysis.

• Design concepts translated to drafting; emphasize design to specification, for manufacturing, for inspection, and for cost.

• Stress analysis focused on structural dynamics, fatigue, and nonlinear behavior; full workflow from model build and meshing through final reports.

• Metallic parts across manufacturing methods: sheet metal forming and welding, machining, additive manufacturing, and casting; common materials include Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, and other superalloys.

• Product lifecycle coverage: new product development, legacy support, R&D, and failure analysis.

• Custom tool creation and task automation using Excel (VBA), MATLAB, Python, and applicable software APIs.

• Internal flow and external insulation calculations using in-house tools.

Collaboration

Partner daily with Project Engineers, Drafters, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Test Lab Personnel, Contracts, and Sales.

Travel

Travel required.

Mentorship

No direct supervisory duties; however, you will help train and mentor junior team members as applicable.

Education and experience

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical, or similar engineering field (MS preferred).

• 5–10+ years in an engineering design environment.

• 6+ years with FEA stress tools (HyperWorks, Femap/NASTRAN, or ANSYS Mechanical).

• 4+ years specifically with HyperWorks.

• Demonstrated strength in data analysis and reduction.

Technical depth

• Required: linear and nonlinear static FEA; modal, harmonic response, and random response analyses.

• Preferred: contact analysis; simulation of metal forming methods.

• Required: topology optimization; designing for metallic additive manufacturing.

• Preferred: SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar drafting software.

• Preferred: experience with Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, and other superalloys.

• Required: GD&T per ASME Y14.5:2018 (and/or 2009) on complex components and assemblies.

• Required: MRB review and disposition of nonconforming hardware.

Core skills and traits

• Strong organizational habits; deadline-driven with a bias for results.

• Clear verbal and written communication (English); capable of authoring technical reports and procedures.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical journals, policies, procedures, reports, and datasheets.

• Professional interpersonal skills; respectful in a diverse workplace; strong ethical standards.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly talk and listen; frequently stand, walk, and sit; and use fine hand manipulation sufficient to operate a computer. You may occasionally bend at the waist and squat, and lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Work environment

Office environment with open cubicle layout; on occasion, work with personnel on the manufacturing floor or in the Engineering Test Lab.

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