Explosives and Shock Physics Engineer
Core
Conduct engineering analysis and simulation of explosively driven devices, hypervelocity impact scenarios, and separation/deployment systems for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and missile programs.
Role type
Senior IC explosives and shock physics engineer
Builds
Analysis tools, techniques, and validated models for explosive devices and high-velocity impact scenarios
Domain
Aerospace defense systems, explosives engineering, shock physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hydrocode modeling and simulation, finite element analysis, physics of shock and impact, ballistic penetration, dynamic behavior of materials, energetic materials properties, detonation and combustion mechanics
Preferred skills
design and testing of explosive/pyrotechnic devices, knowledge of AIAA-S-113 and MIL-DTL-23659 standards, TS/SCI security clearance
Technologies
CTH, LS-DYNA
Responsibilities
Conduct engineering analysis of explosively driven devices and hypervelocity impact scenarios; develop/refine hydrocode analysis methodologies; evaluate separation and deployment systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft; evaluate micrometeoroid and high velocity impact shielding designs; prepare technical reports and briefings for government customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
