FEA Engineering Specialist

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference

The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control - coupled with enterprise excellence - we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking an Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer skilled in Solid Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support the design and development of advanced fuel nozzles, pumps, valves, thermal management systems, and other components for gas turbine engines. Key responsibilities include performing structural and thermal FEA, optimizing materials and designs, overseeing design assurance testing, supporting certification, and collaborating with internal and external teams. May have indirect or matrix responsibility to guide the technical work of a team to achieve project milestones. Has regular and frequent internal interface to present project status; may be the primary contact with customer/suppliers for projects requiring coordination

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct static, dynamic, thermal, modal, and fatigue analyses using FEA tools.
• Present analysis results, oversee design/analysis validation tests and prepare technical reports.
• Contribute to R&D projects on materials and new technologies.
• Lead the adoption of ML and AI tools for design exploration, analysis process automation, material selections
• Collaborate in a team environment to improve product performance and cost.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: MS/ME with focus on FEA plus 5 years' experience in FEA, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related field, with focus on solid mechanics, FEA.
• Required: Minimum 5 years relevant experience in engineering analysis and FEA (includes graduate level research), and strong knowledge of solid mechanics and FEA methods
• Strongly desired: Experience in lifing predictions (low-cycle fatigue, high-cycle fatigue) and crack propagation (physics and modeling).
• Strongly desired: Experience in with applications of AI/ML in engineering analysis to support design optimization and design-tool development.
• Familiarity with materials (superalloys, stainless steels), manufacturing/joining methods, and coatings such as Thermal / Environmental Barrier Coatings (TBCs / EBCs) is a plus.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, CFD, GD&T, and dynamic structural modeling is desirable.
• Effective communicator and team player, able to manage multiple projects.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Market-aligned base salary
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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