Structural Simulation Engineer (Intermediate/Senior)

Magic Leap - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Plantation, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Structural Simulation Engineer at Magic Leap, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on addressing structural challenges in augmented reality devices before they are built. This role involves optimizing device designs for performance and troubleshooting issues that arise during assembly. You will utilize advanced simulation tools and collaborate with various engineering teams to innovate solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities

• Utilize first principle physics and ANSYS FEA simulation tools to evaluate Magic Leap devices for various performance metrics.
• Identify and communicate risk assessments and recommended optimizations to internal stakeholders.
• Guide testing efforts to properly characterize materials and adhesives for the simulation team.
• Develop test protocols for sub-assembly level components.
• Create custom scripts to post-process results into meaningful findings.
• Assist other teams in understanding device-level risks and focus their efforts accordingly.

Requirements

• 2-5+ 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 with practical application experience.
• Demonstrated system-level thinking and understanding.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to balance different priorities effectively.
• Ability to ask questions to comprehend stakeholder needs and challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical and/or ANSYS LS-Dyna.
• Familiarity with at least one programming/scripting language (Matlab, Python, etc.).

Benefits

• Confidentiality of personal information according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.
• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.