About the Opportunity: CAE Technical Fellow Role

The CAE Technical Fellow possesses extensive knowledge of engineering analysis theory and practice with a strong grounding in the physics of structural, thermal, and/or fluid mechanics, including the industry tools in these areas.  This person regularly applies their knowledge to unique and complex problems. Many of these problems will be undefined and require extensive investigation, research, experience, and testing to understand root causes and determine engineering solutions. The CAE Technical Fellow will create and lead cross-functional teams as needed to develop innovative solutions from concept to completion, including customer deployment.  The person in the role will also recommend, develop, and implement new products, processes, operating plans, and standards that impact project results, improve upon existing practices, and align with internal and external objectives. The CAE Technical Fellow directly contributes to the functional strategies and operational goals at an enterprise level.

This role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to drive technology development, lead mission support, and make meaningful impacts to our programs, the engineering organization, and our company.

Salary: 150,000 - 250,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shape the CAE service and technical roadmap for the company, delineating technology goals and the building blocks necessary for achieving them in the following areas:

• Structural, thermal, and/or fluid mechanics
• Vibroacoustics, using statistical energy analysis (SEA), finite element analysis (FEA), or boundary element methods
• Aeroelasticity or flutter
• Model correlation to test data
• Linear and nonlinear simulation
• Multibody dynamics and kinematics
• Random analysis
• Dynamic environments definition
• Fatigue analysis
• Coupled loads analysis
• Component mode synthesis

• Mentor engineers to grow our internal capabilities as required by the roadmap
• Utilize market intelligence and competitive analysis to ideate, justify, develop, and deliver technical solutions for customer and revenue growth
• Partner cross-functionally to curate customer-focused bid proposals and presentations.
• Engage directly with customers during engineering evaluations, regulatory checks, and business expansion endeavors.
• Perform aerospace and electromechanical engineering analysis project work with emphasis on solving problems in structural dynamics and vibroacoustic analysis using advanced CAD/CAE software. Typical applications include launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, and electromechanical systems.
• Write proposals, technical reports and papers.
• Lead IR&D and sponsored research (e.g., SBIR/STTR)
• Provide results to clients that satisfy quality, cost, timing, and other project specifications.
• Write journal articles and give oral presentations to clients and at technical conferences.
• Champion process refinement, integrating feedback, and leveraging insights for organizational growth and continual betterment.
• Serve as a catalyst for change, exemplifying a culture of accountability, teamwork, and urgency.

Requirements:

• M.S., or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering with excellent academic record.
• Minimum 15 years experience in senior engineering roles
• Minimum 4 years experience leading technical teams
• Depth of knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Structural, thermal, and/or fluid mechanics
  • Vibroacoustics, using statistical energy analysis (SEA), finite element analysis (FEA), or boundary element methods
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Aeroelasticity or flutter
  • Linear and nonlinear simulation
  • Multibody dynamics and kinematics
  • Dynamic environments definition
  • Fatigue analysis
  • Coupled loads analysis
  • Component mode synthesis
• Experience with Simcenter, Nastran, NX, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, Abaqus, Ansys, Wave6, VA One, or other CAE tools preferred.
• Track record of technical publications and presentations at technical conferences
• Willingness to travel and work at client sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must have US citizenship and be eligible to access ITAR data.

Additional Information:

• Physical demands:
  • Follow detailed complex directions, reason and problem solve.
  • The person will frequently communicate and converse with other staff. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Company participates in E-Verify.
• Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. 
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;
• This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits

Insurance: All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability.

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company’s 401k with company matching.

Paid Time Off: All full-time regular employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees.

Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.