Sebastien - Développeur ANSYS

2010/01-2011/01 APCO Technologies. Stress engineer (freelance).
Working as stress engineer on spacecraft components (metallic and composite) and mechanical ground support equipments for space industry.(Hoisting devices, trolleys, stands, containers)
Static and dynamic analysis (random and sine) for Astrium, CASA and Thales Alenia Space Italy.
ESA Programs SENTINEL 1&2, JWST, ATV. (PATRAN/NASTRAN, FEMAP, ANSYS, MATHCAD)

2009/07-2010/01 ASSYSTEM Toulouse Stress engineer.
Working as composite stress engineer on Airbus program (A350) for certification by hand calculation and finite element analysis of aircraft structural components. (PATRAN/NASTRAN, ACSA, PSN, ASSIST)

2006/12-2009/07 CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY. Stress engineer.
Working on the James Webb Space Telescope program (JWST) as mechanical engineer.
Verification of CDR structural and thermal analysis models, thermal and structural analysis reports, STOP analysis report generated by the prime contractor. (PATRAN/NASTRAN)
Contact point for NASA questions about FEA structural and thermal aspect.
Structural engineer on JC2SAT mission (Japan Canada Joint Collaboration Satellites – Formation Flying JAXA/CSA). Structural analysis for PDR review. Test - analysis correlation and mass / structural optimisation. (PATRAN/NASTRAN)
Structural engineer on an internal membrane antenna project. Structural analysis of antenna frame in folded and deployed configuration. (NASTRAN, ANSYS)

2005/01-2006/12 TECHSPACE AERO CANADA (SAFRAN) - MONTREAL. Stress engineer and Stress lead.
Validation and certification of metal and composite parts of aircraft engines.
Utilisation of PATRAN, NASTRAN, SAMCEF, ICEM, ANSYS and CATIA V5.
- Static, dynamic, spectrum response and fatigue analysis of composite Nozzle and Fairing of GP7200 engine
- Axisymetric static analysis of CF34 Engine Shaft.
- Static and dynamic response of oil tank Bracket for CF34 Engine.
- Static analysis of lubrication unit Shaft for TP400 Engine.
- Dynamic and static analysis of VITAL Low Pressure Compressor blades.
- Dimensioning of TRENT 900 test ring for CENCO US.
- Preparation of technical propositions for stress analysis on low pressure compressor parts of aircraft’s engine, repartition of technical work in stress team, verification of structural analysis reports and models.

2004/10 - 2005/01 EADS SOGERMA - BORDEAUX. Substantiation engineer.
Verification of structural substantiation reports and flammability test reports for VIP aircraft programs DAWLAT (A340) & ICARE (A320).(Cabinets, seat, cabin furnishings)

2002/09 - 2004/10 IDEAMECH – TOULOUSE. Stress Engineer. (PATRAN/NASTRAN, ANSYS, FEMAP, SAMCEF)
Structural engineer on Gossamer solar Generator project for EADS Space Transportation:
- Design of deployment control system for the solar cells film.
- Research of components and design of the boom inflation system used to deploy the membranes.
- Static and dynamic analysis of the solar generator in folded configuration.
- Linear and nonlinear analysis on the generator in deployed configuration (Natural Modes, buckling of the boom, wrinkles analysis on membranes).
- Development of the methodology for the boom folding and deployment test.
- Static and modal Analysis of the dashboard of the A380 simulator.
- Static and dynamic Analysis response of electronic boxes of military aircrafts.
- Static and buckling Analysis of a winch used on A380 to deployed the trail pressure sensor.
- Static Analysis of the filtration system of the KAVERI engine.
- Static Analysis of partitions and other composite pieces of furniture for A330 and A340 VIP planes.
- Static Analysis of a composite support plate for FARO arm (three-dimensional measurement of compartment’s door).

2001/09 - 2002/09 ILM Technologies – LE MANS. Stress Engineer. (ANSYS)
Dimensioning of a vessel used for the test of Nuclear Submarine engines:
- Transient thermal Analysis (following incident during test).
- Application of the thermal fields for thermo mechanical analysis.
- Seismic analysis with Fluid/structure coupling.
- Calculation of the burst pressure of tanks used for food conditioning under pressure.
- Dimensioning of carriages for the transport of tractors parts on assembly lines.
- Dimensioning and analysis of gantry used during car building phase.

2001/02 - 2001/09 ABB-BOMEM – QUEBEC. Stress Engineer (ANSYS, NASTRAN)
Design and analyses of the mirrors developed by ABB-BOMEM for satellite interferometer:
- Static and dynamic analysis of brackets and mirror for SOFIS project.
- Linear and nonlinear static analysis of the porch swing for CRIS project.
- Thermal analyses of various mirrors (beam splitter) of satellite interferometer ACE (SCISAT Satellite).
- Development of a methodology for the determination of bolts tightening torque.

2000/02 - 2000/08 GENICAD – QUEBEC. Stress Engineer. (ANSYS)
- Seismic and wind resistance analysis of shunt capacitor bank tower (ABB Inc.)
- Thermal and thermo mechanical Analysis of steel logs used in the aluminum electrolysis.
- Dimensioning of overhead travelling cranes for transportation of bus section.

1999/02 - 1999/04 AERONAUTICAL TEST CENTER - TOULOUSE. Stress engineer.
Utilisation of ANSYS for the dimensioning of a gantry intended to support landing gears for crash test.