[Hiring] Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer @ARA

Role Description

The Silicon Valley Office (SVO) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team. SVO is located in Los Altos, CA and is ARA’s Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Analysis.

• Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) of challenging dynamic structural applications that include:
  • Contact
  • Nonlinear material behavior
  • Transient heat transfer
  • Fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA
• Construct finite element meshes of complicated geometries.
• Assist in test planning and test data analysis with potential for onsite test support.
• Develop digital twins of complex structural tests including:
  • Test response
  • Data analysis
  • Comparison with simulations
• Perform engineering analyses on a variety of structures projects.
• Identify and qualify new research and development opportunities with government and industry clients.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and prepare technical and cost proposals.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in:
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering Mechanics
• Graduate level GPA of at least 3.4/4.0.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Experience with:
  • Hypermesh FEA model preprocessors
  • CAD software such as Solidworks
  • LS-DYNA FEA solver
  • Solid and/or liquid rocket propulsion
  • Implicit structural dynamics
  • Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and computer programming languages
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship.
• Demonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics.
• Experience with mechanical testing of materials and structures.
• Experience with computational modeling of fluid-structure interaction.

Benefits

• Pay Ranges: From $79,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree, and any special skills and knowledge.
• ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Company Description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979, employs over 2200 professionals and continues to grow.

• ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in:
  • Defense technologies
  • Civil technologies
  • Computer software and simulation
  • Systems analysis
  • Environmental technologies
  • Testing and measurement
• At ARA, employees are our greatest assets.
• The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm.
• Core values: “Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth” and the motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit.”
• For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .