Computational Physics Staff Engineer 1

ARA•Albuquerque, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division (SWD), has an opportunity for a Computational Physics Staff Engineer 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) and computational structural dynamics (CSD) simulations. The successful applicant will perform CFD and CSD 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, subsonic, and supersonic flows and reacting flows. 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), coupled fluid/structure interaction, aerothermodynamics, and peridynamics.

Requirements

B.S. in physics or engineering (mechanical, 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
General problem-solving 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
Initiative to work with moderate supervision; ability to prioritize efforts in a dynamic multi-tasking environment
Performing calculations with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or Computational Structural Dynamics (CSD) codes
Programming in languages such as Python, Julia, Fortran, C or C++, Matlab, or R
Working on Unix/Linux operating systems
Manipulating data and presenting results in useful formats using tools such as Excel, DPlot, MATLAB or Mathematica
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

M.S. in physics or engineering (mechanical, structural, chemical or aerospace)
High Performance Computing (HPC), code development and running high-fidelity simulations on parallel platforms
Modeling of multiphase flow
Heat transfer modeling including conduction, convection, and radiation
Experience with CFD meshing tools, like PointWise, ANSYS/FLUENT
Comparing/analyzing experimental/simulation data and documenting results
Planning and executing experimental efforts

Responsibilities

Perform CFD and CSD computer simulations on local computing clusters and High Performance Computing (HPC) systems.
Support the development and use of computer codes for a variety of applications.
Work with a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists.
Provide innovative solutions to customers.
Generate new ideas and bring those ideas to life.