What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Analysis Engineer position at Rock West Composites?
Rock West Composites has an exciting opportunity for a Structural Analysis Engineer.
Rock West Composites is a high performance and fast-growing engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for broad range of customers from aerospace to commercial business sectors. This position is located at our San Diego, CA location and reports to the Director of Design Engineering.
Position Summary:
The Structural Analysis Engineer will be able to create concept designs, model using FEA software, and document results in engineering analysis reports for deliverable products and tooling in collaboration with program management, customers, other engineering team members, manufacturing engineers and production personnel. Analysis work is primarily conducted in Hypermesh/Hyperworks.
Essential Functions:
This position requires the use of information which is subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Applicants cannot be hired until they are qualified to have such access. Some positions due to contracts will require current U.S. Citizenship.
Perks and Benefits:
100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
$3,000 Annual Bonus
401K - 5% match
Employee Stocks Option Program
9/80 work schedule
8 paid Holidays
PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
$2,500 tuition reimbursement
Compensation:
The compensation range for this position falls within $120,000 and $150,000. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.
Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!
Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Rock West Composites holds employees’ safety as a high standard and strictly enforces a No Drug and Alcohol Policy and pre-employment and random drug testing.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.
Rock West Composites is a high performance and fast-growing engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for broad range of customers from aerospace to commercial business sectors. This position is located at our San Diego, CA location and reports to the Director of Design Engineering.
Position Summary:
The Structural Analysis Engineer will be able to create concept designs, model using FEA software, and document results in engineering analysis reports for deliverable products and tooling in collaboration with program management, customers, other engineering team members, manufacturing engineers and production personnel. Analysis work is primarily conducted in Hypermesh/Hyperworks.
Essential Functions:
- Perform hand calculation feasibility studies to identify baseline structural approach.
- Utilize classical lamination theory to develop lamina and laminate composite properties.
- Perform computer-aided analysis of baseline design, evaluate results, and iterate refinements.
- Perform computer-aided design of components and subsystems primarily using SolidWorks.to program specifications for performance, cost, schedule.
- Perform design of composite molds and tooling, trim tooling, assembly jigs, and quality inspection fixtures to support production activities.
- Work with teams of design and manufacturing engineers on integrated projects to establish clear lines of communication and support project schedule, supply chain, and incorporate in-process design changes.
- Participate in customer product design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR etc) and interact with project management regarding design refinements.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Structural Engineering and 5 years industry experience or M.S. 3 years’ experience.
- Knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes and integrated design of advanced structures that are lightweight, dimensionally stable, designed for manufacturability, and high precision.
- Proficiency in Hypermesh, Patran, ANSYS, or other FEM software.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Working knowledge of drawing standards including GD&T practices
- Minimum of 5 years’ analysis experience. Exposure to composite analysis a desirable.
- Knowledge of MSOffice suite: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams
- Required: US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Desired: Experience using CFD analysis software for subsonic fluid flow analysis.
- Desired: Ability to obtain security clearance
This position requires the use of information which is subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (or, green card holder), protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Applicants cannot be hired until they are qualified to have such access. Some positions due to contracts will require current U.S. Citizenship.
Perks and Benefits:
100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
$3,000 Annual Bonus
401K - 5% match
Employee Stocks Option Program
9/80 work schedule
8 paid Holidays
PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
$2,500 tuition reimbursement
Compensation:
The compensation range for this position falls within $120,000 and $150,000. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.
Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!
Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Rock West Composites holds employees’ safety as a high standard and strictly enforces a No Drug and Alcohol Policy and pre-employment and random drug testing.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.
Salary : $2,500 - $3,000