FEA Engineer - SAFRAN LLC

Dynamic FEA Engineer 2 (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

Dynamic FEA Engineers are responsible for performing advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations and analyses to evaluate the dynamic behavior and performance of mechanical systems. This position works closely with our engineering team to ensure the structural integrity, reliability, and performance optimization of our products and will work under limited supervision of Lead FEA Engineers.

• A) Conduct dynamic FEA simulations and analyses to assess the structural behavior and response of mechanical systems under various dynamic loading conditions.
• B) Inspect the CAD data received from designers prior to the inception of meshing.
• C) Independently mesh the components using Altair tools and perform quality checks defined per internal design validation guidelines.
• D) Set up models for static, quasi-static, and dynamic impact simulation for 16 and 14G loading conditions using Altair tools and/or LS-Prepost.
• E) Analyze test data to implement proper engineering approaches into the FE model for further improvements.
• F) Ensure that FEA models and simulations comply with industry standards, best practices, and customer requirements.
• G) Analyze and interpret FEA results to identify potential design flaws, weaknesses, and areas for improvement; validate models with test data and establish correlation.
• H) Perform FEA on detail parts and assemblies to verify compliance with structural and occupant safety requirements.
• I) Develop and implement appropriate modeling techniques, boundary conditions, and material properties to accurately simulate real-world dynamic scenarios.
• J) Perform necessary linear/non-linear static analysis and dynamic simulation.
• K) Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support the development of design guidelines, testing protocols, and validation procedures.
• L) Generate comprehensive technical reports and presentations to communicate analysis findings, recommendations, and design modifications.
• M) Provide status and schedule updates to department head and other appropriate entities on a regular basis.
• N) Stay updated on the latest advancements in dynamic FEA methodologies, tools, and techniques, and apply them to enhance analysis capabilities and efficiency.
• O) Perform other duties as assigned.

Must have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering (or related). Must have a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields.

• With Master’s degree:
  Minimum 2 years of Finite Element Analysis experience using LS‑Dyna or Radioss, plus experience with the Altair Hyper Works suite. Preference for…