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    Staff Mechanical Engineer 2 - Albuquerque, United States - Applied Research Associates

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    Applied Research Associates, Inc is currently seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer 2 to work in our Concept Development Group (CDG), Southwest Division, located in Albuquerque, NM.

    ARA's CDG is a recognized leader in air delivered weapons development, high fidelity shock response modeling, and hard target penetration mechanics.

    The group is at the forefront of providing digitally engineered solutions to challenging and nationally important weapons related problems.

    ARA's CDG is currently working multiple technologically challenging efforts, requiring an individual who is capable of immediate technical and team mentorship contributions.

    The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interface directly with high-level government clients and will have the responsibility to communicate the results of his or her work to customers.

    He or she will develop, perform and analyze weapon related non-linear structural analysis simulations using the code LS-DYNA and will work closely with other analysts, engineers, and program managers in a highly collaborative environment.

    The successful applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including US citizenship.


    Major Duties:

    • Develop and execute strategies for solving complex and nationally important problems
    • Provide guidance and technical oversite on finite element analysis-based projects
    • 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
    • Construct finite element meshes of complex geometries
    • 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
    • Conduct face-to-face meetings and prepare inputs for technical and cost proposals

    Required Skills

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team of peers
    • Demonstrated team leadership
    • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
    • At least one Finite Element Analysis (or equivalent) course

    Position Requirements

    • US Citizenship
    • Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
    • 5 years of experience utilizing advanced finite element analysis software packages such as LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, etc. to perform nonlinear mechanical structural analysis
    • Direct experience with Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and computer programming languages

    Desired Qualifications

    • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related
    • Practical mechanical engineering high-strain rate structural response modeling with LS-DYNA
    • Secret (or equivalent) clearance in the last 5 years
    • Experience developing data analysis codes using programming codes such as Fortran, Python, Matlab, C, etc
    • Experience developing cost and technical proposals
    • Experience working with naval programs
    Applied Research Associates, Inc.

    is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

    The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,200 professionals and continues to grow.

    ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

    The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
    At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm.

    Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

    The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at
    Job Reference #STAFF007991
    AA/EEO

    Job Location
    Albuquerque, NM, US.

    Position Type
    Full-Time/Regular

    How to Apply
    To apply, visit and search by job reference code STAFF007991.

    Qualifications

    Behaviors

    Required


    • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

    • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

    • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

    • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

    Motivations

    Required


    • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

    • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

    • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

    Education

    Required

    • Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering

    Experience

    Required

    • 5-7 years: Relevant work experience
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

    However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    41 CFR c)

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