Job Title:  Analytical Engineer

The Analytical Engineer is responsible for introducing new heat transfer products to our organization by leading their development and improvement. This role requires rigorous application of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, and structural mechanics principles while adhering to manufacturing, testing, and quality best practices. The Analytical Engineer will engage in problem-solving daily and must have a rounded technical skillset with exceptional attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Size and conceptually design heat exchangers and heat transfer components to fulfill customer requirements, making reasonable assumptions when necessary
• Perform critical thermal and structural analyses of complex aerospace hardware through hand calculations, in-house software, and commercial analysis packages
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure manufacturability and quality
• Provide heat exchanger core details to the design and estimating departments
• Review and approve design and test procedure changes
• Liaise with customer on heat exchanger requirements
• Compile and present results in a clear manner
• Generate technical reviews and other engineering documentation
• Support proposals and new product initiatives
• Support disposition of technical issues which occur during manufacturing
• Support customer reviews and inbound requests

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics
• Expertise in 3D modeling and CAD software
• Expertise in design principles, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
• Knowledge of commercial CFD and FEA software packages
• Familiarity with material properties and selection process
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a background check and 9-panel drug screen

Due to the nature of Hughes-Treitler's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work for prolonged periods on a computer or in a lab environment
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds

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