Senior Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Scientist

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Senior Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Scientist to support on-going research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design.

 

Are you a FEA virtuoso with a passion for study the scientific world? Join us as a Senior FEA Scientist and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.

If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering structural processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

 

The successful candidate will:


* Innovative Design and Development:
+ Characterize the structure of WMD facilities, some of which are clandestine
+ Conduct reverse engineering
+ Design and calculate precise load calculations, system sizing, and performance predictions
+ Create and refine detailed technical drawings and schematics


* Dynamic Project Management:
+ Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget
+ Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractor
+ Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders


* Cutting-Edge System Analysis and Optimization:
+ Dive deep into physical science analysis to uncover fault exploitation opportunities
+ Advance reverse engineering capabilities


* Inspiring Leadership and Development:
+ Mentor and inspire junior engineers, scientists, and technicians
+ Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous learning environment
+ Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies

 

Required Qualifications:


* Master's degree in Engineering or Physics or similar


* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills


* Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives


* Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results


* Must be a US Citizen


* 6-8 years of experience in solving DoD or Industry FEA science problems


* Practical experience in engineering and science


* Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities


* TS clearance

Desired Qualifications:


* 10 years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems


* TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based on single-scope background investigation


* Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underg...