Computer Modeling & Simulation Staff Specialist/Engineer

Description

Computer Modeling & Simulation

Staff 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:
The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.1) Physical Environment: Office2) 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 ergonomistUsual 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:ComputerPhoneMobile 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)

The Computer Modeling & Simulation Staff Specialist/Engineer opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $85,600 to $107,000 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [email protected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.