FEA Engineer – Structural Analysis & Armored Vehicle Systems

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•Sterling Heights, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an FEA Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI to support the design, analysis, and optimization of advanced armored combat and military vehicle systems. This role requires expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural analysis, ANSA/META, Nastran, LS-DYNA, OptiStruct, bolted joint analysis, modal analysis, vibration analysis, and simulation-driven engineering supporting mission-critical ground defense platforms.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
5–7 years of experience in structural analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Experience using the ANSA/META software suite for model generation and manipulation.
Experience with FEA solvers including: Nastran, OptiStruct, LS-DYNA
Knowledge of: Static Analysis, Modal Analysis, Direct Transient Analysis, Frequency Response Analysis
Experience performing bolted joint design and analysis.
Familiarity with meshless / non-traditional analysis tools such as: SimSolid, SimLab
Ability to independently prioritize assignments, manage schedules, and escalate technical risks when needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and CAD tools such as: Siemens NX, PTC Creo, VisMockup
Experience using nCode and/or GlyphWorks for fatigue and durability analysis.
Experience performing vehicle-level NVH analysis.
Familiarity with FEA optimization workflows and design optimization tools.
Experience applying machine learning or statistical methods to simulation data.
Python scripting and automation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform system- and subsystem-level Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support vehicle and component design development.
Conduct linear and nonlinear stress analysis for static, dynamic, shock, vibration, and frequency response environments.
Perform bolted joint analysis and classical hand calculations for joint sizing and structural validation.
Apply and evaluate non-traditional / meshless analysis tools to accelerate early-stage design studies and engineering trade-offs.
Develop and improve analysis workflows, best practices, and validation methodologies for broader engineering use.
Partner closely with design and test engineering teams to optimize structural performance, weight, manufacturability, and cost.
Communicate analysis assumptions, methods, and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prepare concise, well-structured technical reports and presentations.
Support additional engineering initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.