Computational Mechanics Engineer — Multiscale Simulations

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Computational Mechanics Engineer to solve impactful problems by modeling a broad range of physical processes in complex systems. You will contribute to projects supporting government agencies and work with analysts, designers, and fabricators to bring models to real-world systems.

You will build and validate models for static and dynamic events, utilize multiple advanced tools, and communicate results through reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, or equivalent with demonstrated application of knowledge.
• 1+ years demonstrated experience in FEA or related computational modeling.
• Interest in military projects that include energetics, munitions, blast, and impact.
• Scientific/engineering programming experience, with the ability to work in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, FORTRAN, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to multi-task on projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government and contractor sites.
• Ability to work in closed area facilities.
• Need to obtain Secret level security clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Build models to simulate a broad range of static and dynamic events (blast, impact, penetration, structural strength, fluid dynamics, and more).
• Select from and leverage advanced software tools to provide the best solution.
• Collaborate regularly with engineers, designers, fabricators, and scientists.
• Propose future projects and initiatives with multidisciplinary teams.
• Craft reports and give presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners.

Skills

FEA experience

Programming (MATLAB/C/C++, Python)

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Physics/Applied Math/Materials Science or equivalent

MS or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Abaqus

ABSTRAO

ALE3D

Cheetah

Ansys

CTH

COMSOL

Fluent

IMPETUS

LS-DYNA

NASTRAN

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Computational Mechanics Engineer to solve impactful problems by modeling a broad range of physical processes in complex systems. You will contribute to projects supporting government agencies and work with analysts, designers, and fabricators to bring models to real-world systems.

You will build and validate models for static and dynamic events, utilize multiple advanced tools, and communicate results through reports and presentations.