Staff Structural Simulation Engineer

Summary

Join Magic Leap, a pioneer in spatial computing, as a Staff Structural Simulation Engineer. You will be part of a high-performing team focused on solving structural challenges in augmented reality device design. Leveraging ANSYS FEA simulation tools, you will evaluate devices for various metrics, identify risks, and recommend optimizations. Collaboration with multiple engineering teams is crucial. This role requires 8+ years of experience in structural simulation and a Master's degree in a relevant engineering field. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and a system-level understanding of engineering challenges. This position is ideally located in Plantation, FL, but remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

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 putting said knowledge into 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 the optimal solutions (for all parties), find the cause of a given failure, and ensure problems are considered comprehensively with a physics mindset

Responsibilities

• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for: Optical metrics
• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for: Robustness Under Normal User Loading
• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for: Drop Robustness
• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for: Fatigue Performance of Dynamic Components
• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for: Human Comfort
• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for: Manufacturability and Ease of Assembly
• Couple first principle physics understanding with ANSYS FEA simulation tools (Mechanical and LS-Dyna) to evaluate Magic Leap devices for: Appropriate material selection
• Following initial evaluation of any of the above, identify and communicate risk assessments, recommended optimizations, and other findings to the various internal stakeholders
• Grow Magic Leap’s ability to properly characterize materials and adhesives by guiding testing efforts such that 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 help focus their efforts appropriately
• Think creatively to identify new ways to push the performance of our device and drive those investigations to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• A fully comprehensive benefits package