Early Career R&D Mechanical Engineer - Computational Solid Mechanics, Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like

What Your Job Will Be Like

The Solid Mechanics Department (1554) applies its expertise in computational solid mechanics to provide the best engineering solutions to our customers. A principal activity is the application of advanced computational mechanics finite-element programs, including SNL developed codes running on massively parallel computers. The department has expertise in complex material response, large deformation mechanics and system level analyses of quasi-static and transient dynamic events.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

* Apply principles of solid mechanics and use of advanced computational finite-element methods to provide engineering solutions.

* Conduct predictions of complex, nonlinear material behavior from deformation to failure in multi-physics environments, and full-system scale finite element modeling of transient dynamic events (e.g. crash, crush and impact).

* Collaborate closely with other computational and experimental mechanics specialists.

* Partner with staff in the multi-physics code development teams to drive technical innovation to robust predictive capabilities.

* Work with internal customers on technical details of projects, discussing simulation results, and negotiating deliverables.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $199,700

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.

* The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D S&E Mechanical Engineer candidate will in addition possess the following:

* Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

* Experience with mechanical engineering and product realization in the NNSA complex.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Also for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

* Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

* Extensive experience performing mechanical/structural finite element analyses and strong finite element analysis fundamentals and knowledge to include element selection, contact, material/constitutive model selection, and element failure criteria

* Solid experience meshing geometric models for use in finite element analyses including complex geometries

* Experience with nonlinear computational mechanics including large to extreme deformation solid mechanics

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