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Mach Industries · 2 months ago

Propulsion Performance Engineer (Structural Analyst/Designer)

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The Propulsion Performance Engineer will analyze rotating and stationary components in engines, guiding solutions for structural capability and improvement while collaborating with aerodynamic and mechanical designers.

Drone ManagementIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze rotating and stationary components to determine stress, life, fatigue, etc

Develop tools/workflows in simulation software for speeding up repetitive tasks

Create analytical tools to perform basic analysis

Work with aerodynamic and mechanical designers and manufacturing to develop the ultimate component

Guide the drawing requirements for the component’s tolerance

Develop test procedures for component life

Communicate structural results and structural knowledge to the team

Qualification

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Structural mechanicsRotor-dynamicsTurbo-machinery experienceNX/Teamcenter proficiencyCoachingIndependentFlexibleMentoringCommunication

Required

BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field

3+ years of relevant experience in a professional environment

Fundamental knowledge in structural mechanics and rotor-dynamics

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience for static structural, vibratory and heat transfer analysis in a professional environment

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information

Preferred

Experience with Turbo-machinery components

Proficiency in NX/Teamcenter for product design and engineering

Fundamental thinker

Builder mentality, you are driven to create and improve not just maintain the status quo

Strong coaching and mentoring skills with ability to develop scientific thinking in others as well as help teams to develop efficient tools and processes for success

Independent, flexible and well-spoken. Needs to be able to focus on the ultimate goal without getting lost in the weeds