Design Optimization Engineer - Postdoctoral Researcher
Core
Conduct basic and applied research in the optimization, simulation, and design of physical and engineered systems to support Laboratory missions.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Design Optimization Engineer)
Builds
Physics-based design optimization tools and high-performance computing (HPC) algorithms for simulation and design optimization.
Domain
Computational Engineering / National Security / Multiscale Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
HPC algorithms development, gradient-based optimization, continuum modeling, partial differential equations solving, C/C++/FORTRAN programming, Python scripting, MPI/OpenMP/CUDA parallel programming, independent research execution.
Preferred skills
Design sensitivity analysis (direct/adjoint methods), shape/topology optimization, machine learning techniques, nonlinear solver proficiency, complex multiphysics simulation experience.
Technologies
MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, Git, Python, C, C++, FORTRAN
Responsibilities
Develop and implement HPC algorithms for simulation and design optimization; contribute to solving challenging design optimization problems; develop continuum models for HPC numerical analysis software; document research findings through presentations and peer-reviewed articles; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate design optimization tools.
Seniority
Postdoctoral (PhD required, max 3 years)