Senior Mechanical Engineering Analyst
Core
Develop computational models and conduct engineering analysis for full nuclear weapon systems and components using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and custom in-house codes.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineering Analyst (Computational Engineering)
Builds
Computational models for thermal, quasi-static, dynamic, and hydrodynamic environments for nuclear weapon systems
Domain
Nuclear defense / Computational mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), custom code development, thermal analysis, structural mechanics, failure mechanics, dynamics, modal response, heat transfer, hydrodynamics, thermo-mechanical response, Verification and Validation (V&V), Uncertainty Quantification (VVUQ), workflow automation
Preferred skills
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, experience with National Laboratory codes (ParaDyn, Nike3D, Dyna3D, Diablo, Sierra, ALE3D, CTH), commercial FEA codes (Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna, Nastran), advanced programming (Python, Java, C, Fortran, Perl, MATLAB), advanced constitutive modeling, continuum mechanics, energetic materials, magneto-hydrodynamics
Technologies
ParaDyn, Nike3D, Dyna3D, Diablo, Sierra, ALE3D, CTH, Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna, Nastran, Python, Java, C, Fortran, Perl, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Perform in-depth engineering analysis using finite element models to support design, modification, optimization, testing, and certification; lead development and mentor others in new analysis workflows and process standards; lead and direct large technical projects or teams; solve highly complex, not well-defined technical problems independently or on teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities