Computational Physics Staff Engineer

Job Category: Engineering Support Services

Requisition Number: STAFF
009992

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division (SWD), has an opportunity for a Computational Physics Staff Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists. The Computational Physics Group develops code and performs computational analysis for large Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and computational structural dynamics (CSD) simulations. The successful applicant will perform CFD and CSD computer simulations on local computing clusters and High Performance Computing (HPC) systems to support the development and use of these computer codes for a variety of applications such as air blast, shock tubes, explosive detonations, explosive fill analysis, subsonic, and supersonic flows and reacting flows.

He/she will work with a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists that leverage multidisciplinary backgrounds to provide innovative solutions to our customers. The programs impact national security and Department of Defense (DoD) mission areas. Opportunities include work in areas such as nuclear and conventional weapon effects, air blast injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), advanced energetics (enhanced explosives), coupled fluid/structure interaction, aerothermodynamics, and peridynamics.

ARA offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) profit sharing, life and long-term disability insurance, performance bonuses, and professional development.

Education and Security Requirements:

• B.S. in physics or engineering (mechanical, chemical or aerospace)
• GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 for all degrees earned
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes
  US citizenship

Required Skills:

• General problem-solving skills
• Strong technical writing skills, and the ability to present technical material at conferences and at meetings with customers
• Knowledge of compressible flow and shock physics
• Capacity to work in a team environment and to cultivate business-development opportunities
• Initiative to work with moderate supervision; ability to prioritize efforts in a dynamic multi-tasking environment

Required Experience:

• Performing calculations with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or Computational Structural Dynamics (CSD) codes
• Programming in languages such as Python, Julia, Fortran, C or C++, Matlab, or R
• Manipulating data and presenting results in useful formats using tools such as Excel, DPlot, MATLAB or Mathematica
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Qualifications or

Experience:

• M.S. in physics or engineering (mechanical, structural, chemical or aerospace)
• High Performance Computing (HPC), code development and running high-fidelity simulations on parallel platforms
• Modeling of multiphase flow
• Heat transfer modeling including conduction, convection, and radiation
• Experience with CFD meshing tools, like Point Wise, ANSYS/FLUENT
• Comparing/analyzing experimental/simulation data and documenting results
• Planning and executing experimental efforts

Company Information:

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems. Founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979, ARA currently employs over 2,200 professionals and is rapidly growing. Our culture supports our exceptional staff of valued employees and encourages professional growth through continued higher education, participation and publication at technical conferences, and membership in professional organizations.

As an ARA employee you are encouraged to generate new ideas and bring those ideas to life. ARA offers competitive salaries and outstanding benefits including stock ownership, medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, and annual bonuses. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at

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