Research Engineer: Multiscale Modeling for CMCs

DCS Corp; Beavercreek, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCTOS a DCS company seeks a research scientist or engineer to advance understanding of ceramic matrix composites in hypersonic/space environments. You will bridge experimental mechanics, diagnostics, and multiscale modeling to create novel testing frameworks and non-traditional modeling approaches.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/PhD in a related field, with strength in computational mechanics, FEA, and multidisciplinary collaboration. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to sensitive program needs.
• MS or PhD in Materials Science & Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in engineering analysis, scientific computing, or computational mechanics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Formulate advanced computational modeling strategies for CMCs with complex architectures.
• Develop novel mechanical testing methodologies for extreme environments.
• Correlate high‑resolution data with finite element models to predict failure.
• Establish design margins using physics-based, risk-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with processing teams to study manufacturing effects on defects.
• Present findings at conferences and briefing senior stakeholders.

Skills

Security clearance

Computational modeling

FEA

Python

MATLAB

C++

DIC

NDE

Education

MS/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

ARCTOS a DCS company seeks a research scientist or engineer to advance understanding of ceramic matrix composites in hypersonic/space environments. You will bridge experimental mechanics, diagnostics, and multiscale modeling to create novel testing frameworks and non-traditional modeling approaches.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/PhD in a related field, with strength in computational mechanics, FEA, and multidisciplinary collaboration. U.S.