Structural Mechanics Engineer Scientist with Security Clearance

We are looking for a highly motivated mid-level engineer with either a Bachelors or Master's degree in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering and 3+ years of experience among the fields of structural mechanics, stress analysis, structural design, material modeling, or shock analysis and testing. Experience supporting research, development, engineering and design efforts, focused on DoD and DoE systems are of particular interest. Candidates should be self-motivated with a strong background in analytical and numerical modeling. Expertise in dynamic events with a focus on material responses under these dynamic conditions is sought. Successful candidates should have experience in multiple of the following areas:
• Finite element analysis codes (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, CTH) o Explicit and implicit solution methods o Linear and nonlinear techniques
• A background in material constitutive, equations of state and failure models is beneficial
• Metallic, composite and polymer structures design and analysis This position can be located in Groton, CT or Arlington, VA