Structural Analysis Engineer - Aero Engines Externals

Accord Technologies Inc Pay Range

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$110,000/yr – $120,000/yr

Structural Analysis Engineer – Aero Engines Externals

Phoenix, AZ – Onsite work only

Fulltime – FTE

US Citizen / Green Card Holder

• Execute stress analysis projects of aero engine components (rotors, cases, stators, externals) and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) using ANSYS‑APDL or Workbench independently.
• Work with offshore and global teams to understand project scope, including analysis domain, boundary conditions, material models and type of analysis.
• Act as coordinator for multiple groups (design, aerodynamics and structures teams) to provide project‑specific inputs.
• Work autonomously and prioritize multiple projects.
• Review technical presentations, interpret the results and present them to the customer.
• Handle design and technical discipline reviews.
• Ensure 100% quality and on‑time delivery.
• Conduct project review meetings to share lessons learned and best practices to improve quality.
• Provide alternative solutions for field issues.
• Drive process improvements by developing automation tools.
• Work on complex CAE problems to assist product development.
• Prepare technical proposals and business cases for new process improvement areas.
• Perform design modifications as needed and validate them with FEA.
• Demonstrate excellent technical, project management, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in stress analysis of aero engine components using commercial FEA tools.
• Expertise in ANSYS Classic, ANSYS Workbench, Hyper Mesh or similar structural analysis tools.
• 2D and 3D finite‑element modeling of simple, moderate and complex components (hexahedral & tetrahedral elements).
• Experience with linear and nonlinear static stress analysis.
• Experience with modal, harmonic and transient dynamic stress analysis.
• Knowledge of strength, stability and durability of components.
• Damage‑tolerance analysis to estimate fracture life.
• Ability to develop/modify APDL macros.
• Ability to build and update FE models in Hyper Mesh.

• Experience in scripting using Matlab, VB, TCL/Tk or Python.
• Knowledge of hand calculations, standards and design codes.
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools.

Mid‑Senior Level

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