Materials Integrity Research Engineer — Fatigue & Fracture

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in San Antonio is seeking a Research Engineer to contribute to advanced studies in computational materials integrity. Responsibilities include software development for fatigue crack growth analysis, performing research, and maintaining software programs. Ideal candidates should have a Master's or PhD in a related field and experience in software development, mechanics, and materials science. The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment focused on innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in fracture mechanics and fatigue crack growth assessment.
• Training in software development processes.
• Experience in computational fracture mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in fatigue crack growth for material integrity.
• Extend and maintain the software programs NASGRO and DARWIN.
• Develop user-friendly methods for damage tolerance assessments.
• Troubleshoot user issues in software programs.

Skills

Analytical methods

Numerical methods

Software development

Mechanical behavior of engineering metals

Fatigue crack growth assessment

Education

Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar

Tools

Fortran

Version control systems

Job description

A leading research organization in San Antonio is seeking a Research Engineer to contribute to advanced studies in computational materials integrity. Responsibilities include software development for fatigue crack growth analysis, performing research, and maintaining software programs. Ideal candidates should have a Master's or PhD in a related field and experience in software development, mechanics, and materials science. The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment focused on innovative engineering solutions.