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Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structural Design and Analysis)

Epirus · Torrance, California, United States · On-site

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About Epirus

Epirus combines the latest in directed energy, long-pulse high-power microwaves (HPM), AI, and advanced electronics for unmatched electronic warfare effects. The Leonidas family of HPM systems by Epirus are the most effective non-kinetic cUAS and counter...

About the role

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced structural analysis engineer to innovate on the next generation of HPM products. In this role, you will work closely with a talented engineering team to design & analyze cutting edge electronic and mechanical assemblies to survive in harsh environments. Ideal candidates will have experience following their designs / analyses through its complete lifecycle from conceptualization through test and verification. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural or similar engineering field
  • 8+ years of experience in structural/stress design & analysis of metallic structures
  • Expert level comfort with Finite Element Analysis and structural hand calculations
  • Experience with structural analysis and pre/post processing software packages such as Nastran, FEMAP, Ansys, Patran or equivalent
  • Experience analyzing systems under static loading, shock, and vibrational environments including random vibration
  • Experience with CAD and practical application of GD&T
More about this role

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced structural analysis engineer to innovate on the next generation of HPM products. In this role, you will work closely with a talented engineering team to design & analyze cutting edge electronic and mechanical assemblies to survive in harsh environments. Ideal candidates will have experience following their designs / analyses through its complete lifecycle from conceptualization through test and verification.

  • Design / analyze structures for mounting RF phased arrays and other electronic packages
  • Perform structural finite element analysis (FEA) on complex mechanical structures and electronic assemblies for a range of solution and load types, including static, modal, and structural dynamics (vibration and shock).
  • Build finite element models and perform hand calculations to verify structural integrity across...

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