Computational Physics Senior Engineer 2

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA), Southwest Division (SWD) has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer/Scientist to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

The Computational Physics Group develops code and performs computational analysis for large Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.

The successful applicant will perform CFD computer simulations on local computing clusters and High Performance Computing (HPC) systems to support the development and use of these computer codes for a variety of applications such as air blast, shock tubes, explosive detonations, explosive fill analysis, high speed flows and reacting flows.

He/she will be responsible for analyzing results and making comparisons experimental data.

The applicant must possess technical writing skills and be capable of presenting results at conferences and at meetings with customers.

He/she will work with a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists that leverage multidisciplinary backgrounds to provide innovative solutions to our customers.

The programs impact national security and Department of Defense (DoD) mission areas.

Opportunities include work in areas such as nuclear and conventional weapon effects, air blast injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), advanced energetics (enhanced explosives), and coupled fluid/structure interaction.

ARA offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) profit sharing, life and long-term disability insurance, performance bonuses, and professional development.

Education and Security Requirements:


* Ph.D.

in physics or engineering (mechanical, structural, chemical or aerospace)


* GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 for all degrees earned


* Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship

Required Skills:


* Strong technical writing skills, and the ability to present technical material at conferences and at meetings with customers


* Knowledge of compressible flow and shock physics


* Capacity to work in a team environment and to cultivate business-development opportunities, writing whitepapers and proposals


* Initiative to work with little supervision and set/achieve interim milestones towards a higher task objective; ability to prioritize efforts in a dynamic multi-tasking environment. 

Required Experience:


* 5-8 years experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes


* Scientific Programming experience


* Working on Unix/Linux operating systems


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Qualifications or Experience:


* Successful proposals


* High Performance Computing (HPC), code development and running high-fidelity simulations on parallel platforms


* Modeling of multiphase flow or coupled FEM/CFD codes


* Comparing/analyzing experimental/simulation data and documenting results


* Planning and...