Structural Engineer: Blast-Resistant Design & Research

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC); Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Federal benefits

Job summary

NAVFAC EXWC in Port Hueneme, California seeks a Structural Engineer to join the Explosion Effects and Consequences division, applying structural mechanics, dynamics, and advanced numerical methods to assess blast environments and harden critical facilities for national security.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged; you will perform core duties with mentorship, including FEM/CFD simulations, blast-resistant design, and collaboration with DoD partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with strong foundation in structural mechanics, dynamics, and material behavior.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) or extensive expertise in blast effects and numerical analysis.
• Hands-on experience with high-fidelity physics solvers, structural dynamics modeling, or explosives safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced simulations of blast environments using FEM and CFD.
• Design blast-resistant systems and provide SME oversight for external design efforts.
• Drive R&D initiatives by testing and analyzing blast data.
• Collaborate with NAVFAC, Navy, and DoD partners on mission-critical efforts.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Dynamics

Material behavior

Blast effects expertise

SME collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

FEM

CFD

High-fidelity physics solvers

Job description

NAVFAC EXWC in Port Hueneme, California seeks a Structural Engineer to join the Explosion Effects and Consequences division, applying structural mechanics, dynamics, and advanced numerical methods to assess blast environments and harden critical facilities for national security.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged; you will perform core duties with mentorship, including FEM/CFD simulations, blast-resistant design, and collaboration with DoD partners.