This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more. Job Description The 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. Roles and Responsibilities: + Develop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet f unctional requirements. + Envision and assess alternate concepts to meet functional requirements + Supporting project and operations teams by providing expert level assistance + Support existing products and product upgrades + Participate in root cause and failure analysis of challenging problems Requirements: + The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 6 years design and/or analysis of aerospace and defense products. + Strong background in Finite Element Analysis + Demonstrated experience performing analytical modeling and evaluation of component level designs + Perform detailed design analyses and present results to customers in support of design reviews + Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management + Strong follow through and ability to work with Engineers to develop analytical models in support of product development, testing, and failure investigations. + Proficient with Microsoft office suite software + Must be able to read and interpret technical product drawings Desired Skills: + Extensive experience in ANSYS Workbench environment, particularly with structural, vibration, and dynamics modules + Experience with SolidWorks preferred + Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred + Experience with energetic materials preferred + Ability to perform explicit dynamic analyses preferred Compensation: Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest. We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service. Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/) AFB International + AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood (https://cawood.co.uk/) + Cawood is the UK’s leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/ensign-bickford-aerospace-defense/) + EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/envirologix-inc/) + EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.