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Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!\nJob Description\nThe Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer will perform thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional modeling of energetic components and systems in support of design and development of aerospace and defense programs.\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nDevelop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet functional requirements.\nEnvision and assess alternate concepts to meet functional requirements\nSupporting project and operations teams by providing expert level assistance\nSupport existing products and product upgrades\nParticipate in root cause and failure analysis of challenging problems\nRequirements:\nThe successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 3 years design and/or analysis of aerospace and defense products.\nStrong background in Finite Element Analysis\nDemonstrated experience performing analytical modeling and evaluation of component level designs\nPerform detailed design analyses and present results to customers in support of design reviews\nStrong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management\nStrong follow through and ability to work with Engineers to develop analytical models in support of product development, testing, and failure investigations.\nProficient with Microsoft office suite software\nMust be able to read and interpret technical product drawings\nDesired Skills: \nExtensive experience in ANSYS Workbench environment, particularly with structural, vibration, and dynamics modules\nExperience with SolidWorks preferred\nAdvanced degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred\nExperience with energetic materials preferred\nAbility to perform explicit dynamic analyses preferred\nKnowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and designs is preferred.\nEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 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