Staff Mechanical Engineer 2

Applied Research Associates, Inc is currently seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer 2 to work in our Concept Development Group (CDG), Southwest Division, located in Albuquerque, NM.

ARA’s CDG is a recognized leader in air delivered weapons development, high fidelity shock response modeling, and hard target penetration mechanics.  The group is at the forefront of providing digitally engineered solutions to challenging and nationally important weapons related problems.  ARA’s CDG is currently working multiple technologically challenging efforts, requiring an individual who is capable of immediate technical and team mentorship contributions.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interface directly with high-level government clients and will have the responsibility to communicate the results of his or her work to customers.  He or she will develop, perform and analyze weapon related non-linear structural analysis simulations using the code LS-DYNA and will work closely with other analysts, engineers, and program managers in a highly collaborative environment.  The successful applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including US citizenship.

Major Duties:


* Develop and execute strategies for solving complex and nationally important problems


* Provide guidance and technical oversite on finite element analysis-based projects


* Conduct finite element analyses of challenging dynamic structural problems that include contact, nonlinear material behavior and fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA


* Construct finite element meshes of complex geometries


* Perform engineering analyses on a variety of projects and prepare supporting documentation detailing technical results


* Develop new material constitutive models for LS-DYNA based on available test data and engineering judgement


* Troubleshoot and develop solutions for modeling and simulation challenges for the team


* Conduct face-to-face meetings and prepare inputs for technical and cost proposals

Required Skills


* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related


* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team of peers


* Demonstrated team leadership


* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills


* At least one Finite Element Analysis (or equivalent) course

Position Requirements


* US Citizenship


* Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance


* 5+ years of experience utilizing advanced finite element analysis software packages such as LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, etc.

to perform nonlinear mechanical structural analysis


* Direct experience with Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and computer programming languages

Desired Qualifications


* Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related

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