MAE Experience Engineering

POSITION: Full-time research engineer in Computational Mechanics
MANAGER: Er-Ping Chen
LOCATION: Livermore, CA
JOB ID: 636444

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Mechanics of Materials Department performs experimental and analytical
studies to understand the mechanical behavior of solid materials. Our
experimental work covers the entire spectrum of discovery, characterization,
and validation. Motivated by observations, we develop models to simulate
material responses under various loading and environmental conditions. The
fidelity of our models and simulations varies from atomic to continuum
scales in direct correspondence with the requirements of Sandia
applications. The accuracy of our models for specific applications is
validated by experimental data. In addition, we develop high-performance
simulation codes where our implemented material models are used for
engineering analysis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full-time position is available for an applied mechanics engineer with a
strong background in computational solid mechanics, numerical methods and
constitutive model development. The work will support our current projects
in the areas of environmental effects, continuum plasticity, and the
micromechanics of failure. The engineer will be expected to develop and
implement advanced models into both open-source research and proprietary
production computer codes for high performance computing simulations. In
addition, the successful candidate will collaborate with structural analysts
to apply these models to Sandia applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in applied mechanics or a related field is required for this position.
Candidates must have significant experience in the numerical aspects of the
finite element method and constitutive model development. The following
qualifications are also required: (1) strong communication skills; (2) the
ability to function in a team environment with other developers, analysts,
and department customers; (3) the demonstrated ability to publish in
technical journals; and (4) proficient programming skills (C++ is strongly
preferred).

Desired qualifications include (1) knowledge of materials science; (2)
experience in modifying the fundamental components of the finite element
method in computer codes; and (3) a background in applied mathematics and
numerical analysis.

Please apply for this position (job ID 636444) online at:

http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html

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