Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer – FEA & Multiphysics

ARA; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer for the Silicon Valley Office in Los Altos, CA. The role focuses on nonlinear dynamic finite element analysis and multidisciplinary simulations for crashworthiness and transportation safety.

Responsibilities include FEA with LS-DYNA, mesh construction, test planning support, and development of digital twins. Collaboration with government and industry clients and proposal preparation are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA analyses with LS‑DYNA on dynamic structural applications.
• Create finite element meshes for complex geometries.
• Assist in test planning and data analysis; provide onsite support as needed.
• Develop digital twins of complex structural tests and compare with simulations.
• Conduct engineering analyses on various structures projects.
• Identify and pursue new R&D opportunities with clients and government.

Skills

FIA

Technical writing

Presentation

Education

Masters degree

GPA 3.4/4.0

Tools

Hypermesh

LS-DYNA

SolidWorks

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer for the Silicon Valley Office in Los Altos, CA. The role focuses on nonlinear dynamic finite element analysis and multidisciplinary simulations for crashworthiness and transportation safety.

Responsibilities include FEA with LS-DYNA, mesh construction, test planning support, and development of digital twins. Collaboration with government and industry clients and proposal preparation are included.