Sr. Structural Mechanics Engineer / Scientist

Location: Can be based out of Groton, CT or Arlington, VA

Security clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret 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 mid-level candidates should have experience in multiple of the following areas:

Finite element analysis codes (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, LS-DYNA)
Explicit and implicit solution methods
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

Relocation to Groton, CT or Arlington, VA provided along with industry best benefits.

Must be able to acquire a Secret clearance or higher.