Aerospace and Defense, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Communication Skills, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Reduction, Establish Priorities, Finite Element Analysis, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, MATLAB, Material Fatigue, Mathematics, Military, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Support, Professional Engineer, Programming Languages, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Rhino, Simulation, Surveillance, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Description
Computer Modeling & SimulationStaff Specialist/Engineer P55
Job Description
- Perform fluid flow analyses using ANSYS FLUENT
- Perform buoyancy analyses using Rhino/Orca
- Perform structural analyses using NX NASTRAN and/or Altair suite of FEA tools
- Perform fatigue analyses using Glyphworks/NCode
- Research new CAE areas, products and methodologies and implement them in GDLS-C common procedures
- Perform test data analyses and simulation validations
- Work in small temporary project teams with other engineers and provide an ongoing CAE support
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Key Job Elements
- Perform advanced computer simulations of military vehicles and subsystems
- Conduct research of new simulation techniques applicable to GDLS-C products
- Perform vehicle mobility studies
- Perform vehicle dynamics simulations
- Perform structural analysis
- Conduct material fatigue simulations
- Create advanced controls system models to evaluate various controls algorithms and strategies for automotive systems
- Interact with design teams and provide efficient and timely simulation support to product development, drive design solutions based on simulation results
- Develop in-house software to solve dynamic problems using high level programming languages
- Write technical reports
- Provide support for R&D validation testing (i.e. prepare test plan/report, perform data reduction/analysis)
- Provide technical support and guidance, within field of expertise, to Design Engineers during design development, e.g. advising on structural design
- Support new product development with simulations and analyses
Required Qualifications
- University degree in Engineering
- 3 to 5 years of related experience in CAE field, preferably in automotive, defense or aerospace industry
- Knowledge of CAE software applications for FEA, CFD and fatigue analyses
- Knowledge of automotive subsystems
- Knowledge of stress analyses, mechanics, dynamics and mathematics
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure
- Self-motivated and effective working in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to travel (10% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced University degree
- Familiar with NX NASTRAN, Altair suite of FEA tools, ADAMS, MATLAB
- Experience with heavy off road vehicles engineering
- Experience dealing with defense design standards
- Professional Engineer (PEO) or eligible to become P.Eng.
Working Conditions:
Physical Conditions and Hazards:
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1) Physical Environment: Office
2) Hazards: NA
Physical Demands Description:
This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist
Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.
Equipment Utilized:
This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:
Computer
Phone
Mobile device
Medical Surveillance
May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)
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General Dynamics Land Systems
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.
At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.