Nuclear Effects Modeling & Simulation Engineer/Scientist

ARA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Nuclear Weapons Effects Modeling & Simulation Engineer/Scientist to advance 3D modeling and simulation of physical phenomena, using traditional physics and machine learning.

You will develop methodologies, analytical algorithms, and software tools for national security applications. The role involves building and integrating models, performing verification and validation, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 5–7 years experience or MS in Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience or PhD in Engineering with 0–2 years of experience.
• A strong interest in and ability to develop modeling and simulation software in C++.
• Experience with Python or Java.
• Significant experience applying principles of structural dynamics.
• A desire to work in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate a wide variety of models into modeling and simulation software.
• Perform verification and validation to ensure realistic results.
• Contribute to methodologies, analytical algorithms, and software tools for national security.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing project needs.

Skills

C++ programming

Python

Java

Structural dynamics

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

GitLab

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Nuclear Weapons Effects Modeling & Simulation Engineer/Scientist to advance 3D modeling and simulation of physical phenomena, using traditional physics and machine learning.

You will develop methodologies, analytical algorithms, and software tools for national security applications. The role involves building and integrating models, performing verification and validation, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.