FEA Engineer – Structural Analysis & Armored Vehicle Systems

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

$52.16 - $55.06/Hour

Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance.

• 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.

• 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
  • Opti Struct
  • 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:
  • Sim Solid
  • Sim Lab
• Ability to independently prioritize assignments, manage schedules, and escrow technical risks when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and CAD tools such as:
  • Siemens NX
  • PTC Creo
  • Vis Mockup
• Experience using nCode and/or Glyph Works 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.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.