Nonlinear Computational Analysis Engineer
Core
Assess and contribute to the response of complex mechanical systems subject to high-rate loading, including laser-matter interaction, blast, and hypervelocity impact problems using massively parallel, high-performance nonlinear analysis codes.
Role type
Senior IC nonlinear computational analysis engineer (high-rate dynamics)
Builds
Large, geometrically complex finite element models for national security projects
Domain
National security / high-rate dynamics / computational structural mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
computational structural mechanics, material failure analysis, high-rate system dynamics, hypervelocity impact modeling, explosive modeling, laser-matter interaction, finite element modeling, Python scripting, technical documentation, peer review
Preferred skills
advanced constitutive models, equation of state for metals/composites/ceramics, large-scale scientific facility experience, NNSA laboratory codes (ALE3D, ParaDyn, Diablo, Sierra), SCI access
Technologies
ALE3D, ParaDyn, Diablo, Sierra, Python
Responsibilities
Develop large geometrically complex finite element models, perform verification analyses to check computational methods, participate in technical peer review processes, collaborate in multi-disciplinary team environments, present technical information to sponsors and government agencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (SES.2/SES.3 levels)
