Job Description:

Scope of WorkMSI Defense Solutions is actively seeking an FEA Engineer, with preferred experience in the automotivefield to join a dynamic and growing engineering team at our facilities located in Mooresville, NC. As amember of the Engineering Team, the selected candidate will perform complex technical analysis,including numerical model development, failure analysis, structural integrity analysis, damage analysis,data reduction, data plotting, and data visualization. While reporting to the Chief Design Engineer, theselected candidate will work with Project Managers and Senior Design Engineers to execute project designrequirements to produce the best possible solution for the customer.Position Responsibilities:• Collaborate with design engineers to provide analytical support on multiple projectssimultaneously.• Estimate time required to perform analytical studies, including guiding scope definition ofstudies.• Compile results into presentations and reports to create summaries and recommendations fornon-analysts.• Plans and organizes structural analysis work at the program level to assure total compliancewith structural integrity and stability requirements.• Develops, integrates and documents complex or unique structural requirements to establish thesystem design.• Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by defining requirements fordevelopment of analytical methods, finite element modelssimulations and other analysis toolsto develop the structural environment, characteristics, and performance of the product.• Works with customers and regulatory agencies to define certification processes that will ensurerequirements are met.• Reviews and approves certification results.• Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzesreports testresults to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.• Defines and organizes test programs to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies thatrequirements are satisfied.• Develops analytical processestools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of thedevelopment effort.• Provide Structural support to military or commercial engine components through all ProductDevelopment Phases.• Perform state-of-the-art ANSYS finite element analysis for stress, vibration, mission low cyclefatigue life, residual life (fracture mechanics) prediction, and optimization; stress testing anddata reduction; production and in-service field investigations.• Leads multi-disciplined integrated product teams as the structural subject matter expert,providing design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance,cost, and weight.Skills and Experience• Experience validating or verifying finite element model results.• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS Mechanical preferred.• Experience with static structural analysis, vibration and modal analysis, and non-linear metallicmaterial models.• Proficiency in 3D mechanical design, Creo 7.0 and Windchill 12 preferred.• ScriptingData analysis (Python, MATLAB, etc.)• Ability to present analytical results & recommendations to non-FEA users.• Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills.• Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models.Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of proven experience;Master's Degree with 5+ years' work experience.• 3+ years of proven experience in Finite Element Modeling and structural analysis of automotivestructures.• Prior experience in formal engineering reporting and documentation systems and experiencewith education and training in positions directly related to finite element stress analysis.• Proficient in classical structural analysis and finite element methods.• **US Citizenship is a requirement as we are a Government Contractor.**Requires a full-time work week spent in the engineering officeMSI facilities. Normal hours are Mondaythrough Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm, and Friday 7:00am-12pm.Job Type: Full-time, ExemptBenefits• Health insurance• Dental insurance• Vision insurance• Life Insurance• Retirement plan• Paid time off - 3 weeks per year!• Annual Year-End Paid Holiday ClosureMSI Defense Solutions is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age,marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability orprotected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination orharassment.