Staff Structural Simulation Engineer

About the position

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings. Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

Responsibilities

• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for various metrics including optical metrics, robustness under normal user loading, drop robustness, fatigue performance of dynamic components, human comfort, manufacturability and ease of assembly, and appropriate material selection.
• Identify and communicate risk assessments, recommended optimizations, and other findings to various internal stakeholders following initial evaluations.
• Grow Magic Leap’s ability to properly characterize materials and adhesives by guiding testing efforts to ensure results are meaningful to the simulation team.
• Guide the development of test protocol for sub-assembly level components.
• Create custom scripts to post-process results into meaningful findings.
• Help other teams understand device level risks and focus their efforts appropriately.
• Think creatively to identify new ways to push the performance of our device and drive those investigations to completion.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in structural simulation.
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanics and FEA theory, and experience applying this knowledge in practice.
• Demonstrated system level thinking and understanding.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of balancing different priorities effectively.
• Fearlessness in asking questions to quickly and effectively comprehend stakeholders' needs and/or challenges.
• Knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical and/or ANSYS LS-Dyna.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate to stakeholders with different backgrounds and motivations.
• An unrelenting drive to identify optimal solutions, find the cause of failures, and ensure problems are considered comprehensively with a physics mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Matlab, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Experience with plastics and mass manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team/effort (does not have to be in a formal capacity).

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.
• Equity.
• Fully comprehensive benefits package.