Hydraulic Systems Modeling Engineer
About The Position
RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growth-oriented candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility. This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience with hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, and fluid power circuits
- Strong understanding of dynamic system behavior, including transient response and system interactions
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with system-level modeling of multi-domain systems (hydraulic, mechanical, and controls)
- Experience supporting product development in off-highway, automotive, industrial, or mobile equipment applications
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to bridge analytical work and real-world system behavior
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative engineering environment
Responsibilities
- Develop dynamic models of hydraulic systems and components to support system design, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting
- Use modeling and simulation tools to analyze system behavior under varying operating conditions
- Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and test engineers to align models with physical system performance
- Support design trade studies, requirement development, and concept evaluations using simulation results
- Correlate simulation results with test data and update models to improve accuracy and predictability
- Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results in a clear and concise manner
- Support continuous improvement of modeling processes, tools, and best practices
- Understand the dynamic interactions of hydraulic systems, linkages, rigid bodies, engines, drivetrains, and control systems.
- Support the development of robust control strategies for product innovation and differentiation.
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- TelaDoc Healthiest You
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Dependent Care
- HSA for Medical Expenses
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
- Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
