Applied Engineering Mechanics Group Leader - Active Security Clearance Required
Core
Provide administrative leadership and advanced technical/strategic direction for an analysis group evaluating structural and material responses to complex loads using nonlinear finite element analysis codes to support national security missions.
Role type
Senior Engineering Group Leader (Management & Technical Strategy)
Builds
Analysis strategies and technical guidance for the enduring weapons stockpile and national security programs
Domain
National Security / Computational Engineering Mechanics
Required skills
Nonlinear finite element analysis, structural mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, material constitutive behavior, failure mechanics, heat transfer, hydrodynamics, radiation sciences, aero sciences, engineering analysis code suites (ParaDyn, Diablo, ALE3D, Abaqus, Ansys), technical leadership, staff recruitment and development, project planning, design reviews
Preferred skills
PhD in Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering, experience with ParaDyn/Diablo/ALE3D code development, nuclear weapon system design knowledge, Laboratory management experience
Technologies
ParaDyn, Diablo, ALE3D, Abaqus, Ansys
Responsibilities
Provide administrative leadership and supervision to group members; Recruit, hire, and develop staff; Provide advanced technical direction for weapons stockpile and national security missions; Ensure quality of work and coordinate with project leaders; Participate in Section/Division meetings and conduct Group meetings; Interface with other groups to promote collaboration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
