Computational Physics Staff Engineer 1

ARA Brand; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division (SWD), seeks a Computational Physics Staff Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

You will develop CFD and CSD simulations on HPC systems to support air blast, shock tubes, detonations, and high-speed flows, collaborating with experts across disciplines. The role offers competitive compensation with benefits; qualifications include a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in physics or engineering with strong academic record.
• GPA at least 3.0/4.0 for all degrees earned.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, US citizenship required.
• Experience with HPC, parallel simulations and code development is a plus.
• Familiarity with CFD/CSD codes and data presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD/CSD simulations on local clusters and HPC resources.
• Develop and run numerical models for CFD/CSD problems.
• Analyze results and present findings to customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Compressible flow

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

B.S. in physics or engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0

US citizenship for security clearance

Tools

Python

Julia

Fortran

C/C++

MATLAB

R

Unix/Linux

Excel

DPlot

Mathematica

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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.

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

• 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

Required Skills

• 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

Required Experience

• 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

Desired Qualifications or Experience

• 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

Company Information

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems. Founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979, ARA currently employs over 2,200 professionals and is rapidly growing. Our culture supports our exceptional staff of valued employees and encourages professional growth through continued higher education, participation and publication at technical conferences, and membership in professional organizations. As an ARA employee you are encouraged to generate new ideas and bring those ideas to life. ARA offers competitive salaries and outstanding benefits including stock ownership, medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) profit sharing plan, and annual bonuses. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at http://careers.ara.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)