Computer Modeling

Staff Specialist/Engineer P55

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

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 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.

Physical Environment: Office

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

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)