Short Description
This is a Structural Engineer / Stress Analyst position. The engineer will perform structural analysis using FEA and hand calculations on subsea structure and vehicles.
Description
In the Structural Engineer / Stress Analyst position you will work in a fast-paced environment and perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) on a wide variety of highly loaded subsea structure such as remotely operated vehicle (ROV) frames, mechanisms, pressure vessels, ship over-boarding equipment, and advanced development projects. You will work with designer engineers from a program’s initial stages through structural testing and completion, influence load path, and ensure structural integrity. The work spans static and dynamic studies, performing linear and non-linear structural analysis including transient shock, fatigue and fracture, bolt and weld analysis, defining load tests, DDAM, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop load cases and quantify loads for primary and secondary structures.
- Perform initial sizing of conceptual structure.
- Perform static analysis using industry standard methods (Bruhn, Roark, Shigley).
- Perform stress analysis by developing, solving, and post processing large FEA models using ANSYS.
- Possess an understanding of converting complex systems into simplified FEA.
- Participate in design reviews.
- Properly document analysis.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 15+ years of experience in stress analysis.
- Proficient in standard industry analytical methods (FEA and classical hand analysis).
- Proficiency in ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar. ANSYS is strongly preferred as the candidate would need to hit the ground running, there will not be training on the software.
- Basic proficiency in 3D CAD platform, preferably SolidWorks.
- Familiar with a variety of analyses including static, dynamic, loads, nonlinear contact, stability, vibration, frequency response, transient shock, DDAM, bolt analysis, weld analysis, fatigue, fracture, structural optimization, and pressure vessel analysis.
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily activities to meet department objectives.
- Very good written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand technical requirements and reports.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance, active clearance is preferred.