Senior Dynamics and Structural Analysis Engineer
1 hour agoSeniorSalary: 135K - 200KAustin, TX; Mountain View, CAFull TimeEngineeringJobs by Allen Control Systems
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Allen Control Systems (ACS) is an Austin-based defense-robotics company that develops autonomous precision weapon systems, led by its Bullfrog counter-drone weapon station.
Austin, United States
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About Allen Control Systems
ACS combines AI, computer vision, precision motion control, and hardware to turn legacy or modern weapons into counter-unmanned-system platforms for U.S. and allied forces.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will lead simulation, prediction, and validation of structural performance under dynamic loading. You will perform finite element and dynamic analyses, improve designs using simulation results, conduct engineering trade studies, and write rigorous test and analysis reports.
Requirements
- 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience developing complex electromechanical systems
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Expert knowledge of finite element methods
- Experience with dynamics, vibration, shock, fatigue, and structural mechanics
- Experience using ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Nastran, or similar tools
- Experience correlating simulation with physical testing
- Understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing methods
Responsibilities
- Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analyses
- Model dynamic events including recoil, firing loads, impact, transportation loads, and shock
- Perform modal, harmonic response, transient, random vibration, response spectrum, and fatigue analyses
- Improve designs using simulation results
- Conduct engineering trade studies
- Write technically rigorous test and analysis reports
- Communicate structural and dynamic behavior to multidisciplinary engineering teams
Benefits
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off