Remote Crash Simulation Engineer (LS-DYNA)

bowheadcareers-uicalaska; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Crash Simulation Engineer to support the NHTSA contract, based in Washington D.C. with a fully remote work arrangement.

You will develop, evaluate, and apply finite element and lumped parameter models for vehicle crash safety research, providing technical leadership on projects. Your responsibilities include leading analyses, creating sled FE models, performing injury analyses, and communicating findings through reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• MS in engineering (mechanical engineering preferred).
• Experience in vehicle crash simulations and injury analysis.
• Experience with LS-DYNA (2+ years).
• Knowledge of FMVSS and crash standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by technical publications or presentations.
• Security clearance: Public Trust (NAC) eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and coordinate project work to meet client objectives.
• Lead technical efforts and stay current with industry best practices.
• Create sled FE models, position crash dummies and human FE models, run vehicle impacts.
• Perform post-simulation injury analysis and statistical evaluation.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Python Programming

Education

MS in engineering (mechanical engineering preferred)

Tools

LS-DYNA

LS-OPT

ANSA

META

Oasys Primer

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Crash Simulation Engineer to support the NHTSA contract, based in Washington D.C. with a fully remote work arrangement.

You will develop, evaluate, and apply finite element and lumped parameter models for vehicle crash safety research, providing technical leadership on projects. Your responsibilities include leading analyses, creating sled FE models, performing injury analyses, and communicating findings through reports and presentations.