Physicist - Multiphysics Modeling Security Clearance

Position: Physicist - Multiphysics Modeling with Security Clearance
Responsibilities
** This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding.
** This will be an onsite position in Albuquerque, NM. We are seeking a talented and motivated Physicist to support advanced multiphysics modeling and simulation efforts in Albuquerque, NM. In this role, you will contribute to high-impact government contracts focused on conventional weapons effects, computational structural dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and multi-spectrum functional defeat modeling. The ideal candidate brings a strong physics foundation, hands-on simulation experience, and the ability to operate effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced technical environment supporting national defense priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop, execute, and validate Computational Structural Dynamics (CSD) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models to support conventional weapons effects analysis
* Perform coupled CFD/CSD simulations to characterize complex fluid-structure interaction phenomena under operationally relevant conditions
* Conduct thermal modeling to assess heat transfer, thermal loading, and material response in weapons effects scenarios
* Build and apply multi-spectrum functional defeat models to evaluate target vulnerability and system defeat mechanisms across relevant threat profiles
* Support the development and maintenance of conventional weapons effects models in compliance with program-specific requirements and standards
* Execute rigorous uncertainty analysis to quantify and communicate model fidelity, sensitivity, and confidence bounds to stakeholders
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and analysts to integrate simulation outputs into broader system-level assessments and technical reports

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline (Master's preferred)
* 8+ years of experience in multiphysics modeling and simulation, consistent with a journeyman proficiency level
* Demonstrated hands-on experience with CFD and/or CSD modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, OpenFOAM, AUTODYN, or equivalent)
* Working knowledge of coupled multi-physics simulation methodologies, including fluid-structure interaction
* Familiarity with uncertainty quantification (UQ) methods and their application in physics-based modeling environments
* US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document and present technical findings clearly to both technical and programmatic audiences Desired Qualifications
* Experience with conventional munitions, terminal ballistics, or weapons effects modeling in a DoW or DOE-related program environment
* Familiarity with multi-spectrum target defeat analysis or vulnerability/lethality (V/L) assessments
* Experience working within a government contracting environment, including adherence to SOW deliverables, CDRLs, and program schedules
* Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, MATLAB, or Fortran) for pre/post-processing and automation of simulation workflows Overview Overview Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

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