Research Scientist: Thermo-structural Modeling of Ceramic Materials

Research Scientist:
Thermo-structural Modeling of Ceramic Materials

Blue Halo, an AV Company, offers an opportunity for a Research Scientist to join our ceramics and composites team at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The position focuses on thermo-structural modeling of ceramics and ceramic matrix composites in extreme environments.

The role requires proficiency in Abaqus or other commercial structural modeling software (e.g., ABAQUS, ANSYS, Altair Hyper Works) and scripting experience in Python or Matlab. Applicants should have experience with multi-physics problems, such as integrating structural modeling with Computational Fluid Dynamics, and must collaborate closely with government and contract researchers.

• Ph.D. (or to be completed within next 6 months) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, or a related field, OR a Master’s degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in Abaqus FEM modeling
• Ability to learn and develop new approaches and techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated with strong interpersonal skills and careful attention to detail
• Adaptability to varying program objectives
• Position is within a government facility and requires U.S. citizenship

• Experience with COMSOL