Simulation Engineer Intern

The FRL Simulation team models and simulates the real-world conditions and scenarios under which our products must perform. We provide the objective, physics-based analysis that enables our engineering development partners to design with confidence. Our goal is to minimize program risk, improve product performance, and reduce development cycles through systematic design optimization. We accomplish this through the rigorous application of engineering fundamentals and validate our guidance through empirical testing. We are seeking a Simulation Engineer Intern, with a strong background in modeling, analyzing, and developing solutions for a wide variety of mechanical and hardware challenges. Our ideal candidate approaches complex problems with an analytical mindset firmly rooted in engineering first-principles. They are unafraid to challenge underlying assumptions, consistently validate their analysis through rigorous prototyping and empirical testing, and are dedicated to delivering solutions in addition to insight. We want someone who works well in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, can drive clarity from ambiguity, communicates complex concepts clearly, and is unafraid to tackle new challenges. If you are passionate about using your analytical skills to push the boundaries of what is possible, we want you on our team.

Simulation Engineer Intern Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical and physics-based modeling, simulation, and analysis of structural designs and concerns

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to identify risks, strategically create simulations, plan and conduct valid

• Participate in design reviews, solution brainstorms, and implementation efforts

• Drive failure analysis, root cause efforts, and design of experiments to resolve problems

• Present results in a form actionable by cross-functional team members and leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

• Knowledge of engineering and physics-based first-principles

• Experience using a data-driven approach to analyze problems and deliver robust, optimized solutions

• Experienced with designing, building and testing prototypes to validate analysis

• Understanding of the mechanical properties and failure modes for a broad spectrum of materials, for example glass, laminated composite structures, ceramic, plastic, polymers, and adhesives

• 1+ years experience using commercial Finite Element Analysis and numerical modeling tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS Mechanical, LS-Dyna, Comsol, Matlab, etc.

• 1+ years experience with 3D modeling software (NX, SolidWorks, Creo)

Preferred Qualifications

• Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

• Experience modeling and analyzing optical and opto-mechanical systems

• Functional knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic and optical components