Staff FEA Engineer 1

ARA Brand; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara is seeking a Staff FEA Engineer to solve complex engineering problems. The role entails conducting finite element analyses, developing material models, and working closely with a team of engineers.

Candidates should possess a B.S. in physics or engineering, experience with modeling software like LS-DYNA, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience in technical communication with laymen and senior government representatives.
• A high-level understanding of physical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies for solving complex engineering problems.
• Conduct finite element analyses using LS-DYNA.
• Develop new material constitutive models.

Skills

Technical analysis communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in physics or engineering (mechanical, civil, or aerospace)

Tools

LS-DYNA

ANSYS

CFX

FLUENT

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Staff FEA Engineer

Location: Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies for solving complex and nationally important problems with the assistance of senior engineers and independently
• Construct explicit finite element meshes and models
• Conduct finite element analyses of challenging dynamic structural problems that include contact, nonlinear material behavior and fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA
• Perform engineering analyses on a variety of projects and prepare supporting documentation detailing technical results
• Develop new material constitutive models for LS-DYNA based on available test data and engineering judgement
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions for modeling and simulation challenges for the team
• Develop data analysis techniques through development of appropriate codes/scripts
• Support, generate, and brief technical content in customer virtual and face‑to‑face meetings

Education and Security Requirements

• B.S. in physics or engineering (mechanical, civil, or aerospace)
• GPA of at least 3.0 for all degrees earned
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to communicate technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior‑level government representatives.
• Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results and site characterizations.
• A high‑level understanding of physical engineering principles; including mechanics of materials, structural dynamics, fluid dynamics, etc.
• Experience with CFD or FEA modeling software such as LS-DYNA, ANSYS, CFX, FLUENT.
• Practical experience in mechanical engineering, structural modeling, or fluid modeling.
• Proficient use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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