Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer to join their Silicon Valley Office in Los Altos, CA. The role involves conducting finite element analyses of dynamic structural applications, developing digital twins of structural tests, and identifying research opportunities with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) of challenging dynamic structural applications that include contact, nonlinear material behavior, transient heat transfer and fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA
• Construct finite element meshes of complicated geometries
• Assist in test planning and test data analysis with potential for onsite test support
• Develop digital twins of complex structural tests including test response, data analysis and comparison with simulations
• Perform engineering analyses on a variety of structures projects
• Identify and qualify new research and development opportunities with government and industry clients
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and prepare technical and cost proposals

Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
• Experience with Hypermesh FEA model preprocessors, CAD software such as Solidworks and the LS-DYNA FEA solver
• Experience with solid and/or liquid rocket propulsion
• Experience with implicit structural dynamics
• Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and computer programming languages
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship
• Demonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics
• Experience with mechanical testing of materials and structures
• Experience with computational modeling of fluid-structure interaction

Benefits

• Competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future

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