Senior Dynamic Structural Engineer — FEA & Digital Twins

ARA; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) – Silicon Valley Office in Los Altos, CA – seeks a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer. Role focuses on nonlinear dynamic FEA, crashworthiness and multi-physics modeling for automotive, aerospace and civil structures, with remote work options.

Requirements include a Master’s in a relevant field, 10+ years FEA, 5+ years of project management, and experience with Hypermesh, LS-DYNA, and SolidWorks. U.S. citizenship for security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree? (not stated)
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
• Graduate GPA 3.4/4.0+
• 10+ years of FEA experience required
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Experience with Hypermesh, LS-DYNA, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) of dynamic structural applications using LS-DYNA
• Lead design and analysis of vehicle structures
• Lead test planning and data analysis with potential onsite test support
• Develop digital twins of complex structural tests and compare with simulations
• Perform engineering analyses on varied structures projects
• Lead proposals for new R&D opportunities with govt and industry clients
• Prepare technical and cost proposals

Skills

FEA experience

Project management

Unix/Linux/Windows experience

Strong writing/presentation skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Mechanics

GPA 3.4/4.0 or higher

Tools

Hypermesh

LS-DYNA

SolidWorks

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) – Silicon Valley Office in Los Altos, CA – seeks a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer. Role focuses on nonlinear dynamic FEA, crashworthiness and multi-physics modeling for automotive, aerospace and civil structures, with remote work options.

Requirements include a Master’s in a relevant field, 10+ years FEA, 5+ years of project management, and experience with Hypermesh, LS-DYNA, and SolidWorks. U.S. citizenship for security clearance is required.