Computational Mechanics Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Computational Mechanics Engineer to solve impactful problems by modeling key physical processes in complex systems. As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting projects supporting the U.S. Department of War and other government agencies. Our team strives to develop, apply, and maintain deep expertise in multiscale modeling techniques that give insight across a broad range of length and time scales. You will work alongside analysts, designers, and fabricators who have a passion for bringing models to physical systems that advance the state-of-the-art and have real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Build models to simulate a broad range of static and dynamic events that may include blast, impact, penetration, structural strength, fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and material model calibration.
• Select from and leverage a range of advanced software tools including Abaqus, ABSTRAO, ALE3D, Cheetah, Ansys, CTH, COMSOL, Fluent, IMPETUS, LS-DYNA, NASTRAN, and Thermal Desktop to provide the best possible solution for a given problem.
• Collaborate regularly with engineers, designers, fabricators, and scientists.
• Propose future projects and initiatives with multidisciplinary teams.
• Craft reports and give presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, or equivalent with demonstrated application of knowledge.
• 1+ years demonstrated experience in FEA or related computational modeling.
• Interest in working on military projects that include energetics, munitions, blast, and impact.
• Scientific/engineering programming experience, with the ability to work in at least one language (MATLAB, C/C++, Python, FORTRAN, etc.) using common algorithms in computational science and engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to multi-task on projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to attend meetings or tests at other government and contractor sites.
• Ability to work in closed area facilities.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• A MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, or equivalent with demonstrated application of knowledge.
• Education or experience in the design, analysis, fabrication, and use of energetics and munitions.
• Experience using high-performance computing or other cluster computing environments with job schedulers (Slurm, PBS, etc.).
• Experience using hardware accelerators (e.g. GPUs) and familiarity with parallel programming techniques (MPI/OpenMP).
• Experience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning methods to computational modeling and simulation workflows.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

Pay

Minimum Rate $85,000 Annually
Maximum Rate $195,000 Annually

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Education assistance
• Training and development