✦ Luna Orbit — Engineering (Non-Software)

Modeling Engineer

at PPG Industries

Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 0+ years
Education Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field; MS with relevant experience
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves developing and validating finite element models for aerospace materials and structures, utilizing advanced simulation tools and numerical methods.

  • Develop finite element models
  • Validate simulation results
  • Implement advanced numerical methods
  • Collaborate with material scientists
  • Support product development

The position requires expertise in FEA software, materials modeling, and multi-physics simulation for aerospace structural and thermal analysis.

The ideal candidate is a mid- to senior-level engineer with expertise in finite element modeling, materials analysis, and experience with commercial FEA tools like ABAQUS and ANSYS, capable of developing advanced models for aerospace applications.

Finite element analysisABAQUSANSYSMaterials modelingModel validation
Cohesive zone modelingPhase-field fractureMulti-scale modelingMachine learningSurrogate models
ABAQUSANSYSLS-DYNACOMSOL
Finite element analysisABAQUSANSYSMaterials modelingModel validation
Finite element analysisFEAABAQUSANSYSLS-DYNACOMSOLMaterials modelingStructural analysisThermal analysisMaterials testingModel validationOptimizationNumerical methodsCohesive zone modelingPhase-field fractureMulti-scale modelingData analyticsMachine learningSurrogate modelingReduced-order modelingGaussian Process
problem-solvinganalytical thinkingcollaborationcommunicationscientific rigor
Industry Aerospace
Job Function Develop and validate finite element models for aerospace materials and structures
Finite element analysisFEAABAQUSANSYSLS-DYNACOMSOLMaterials modelingStructural analysisThermal analysisModel validationOptimizationNumerical methodsCohesive zone modelingPhase-field fractureMulti-scale modelingData analyticsMachine learningSurrogate modelingReduced-order modelingGaussian Process

Lack of experience with FEA tools, No background in materials or structural analysis, Inability to work in a hybrid environment, No relevant advanced degree

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