Job Description:
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate:
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before commencing employment. The requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to HR Solutions at (505) 284-4700.
Salary Range:
$99700 - $196100
*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.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
Are you passionate about research and development in computational solid mechanics? We are seeking a dedicated and driven candidate with interests in finite element application and analysis to transient dynamic problems large to extreme deformation mechanics and multi-physics simulation. More specifically analyses will examine impact of structures impact of projectiles on structures blast on structures and multi-physics simulations involving the coupling of solid mechanics (e.g. shock thermal chemical or electrical). Experience with simulations using a wide range of tools including both Lagrangian and Eulerian finite element codes is desirable. The selected candidate would work with a highly motivated team to design and implement methods for simulating problems in challenging application spaces including large deformations of foams and elastomers impact/crash of complex mechanical systems and the mechanical thermal electromechanical and chemical responses of dynamically loaded materials. The ability to translate analysis methods and results into usable and actionable knowledge for program decision-makers is essential.
On any given day you may be required to perform key functions of the role to include:
- Application of the principles of solid mechanics and use of advanced computational finite-element methods to provide engineering solutions
- Prediction 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)
- Collaborating closely with other computational and experimental mechanics specialists
- Partnering with staff in the multi-physics code development teams to drive technical innovation to robust predictive capabilities
- Working with internal customers on technical details of projects discussing simulation results and negotiating deliverables
Join our team and achieve your dreams while making a difference!
Qualifications We Require:
- Master's and four years experience or a Ph.D. in Mechanical Civil Aerospace Engineering Computer Science Applied Mathematics or related field
- Experience in nonlinear computational mechanics
- Experience in research development and programming of numerical methods such as finite element methods
- Record of research as demonstrated by conference presentations and journal publications
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance
Qualifications We Desire:
- Experience in large to extreme deformation solid mechanics
- Experience with multi-physics (e.g. thermal chemical mechanical electromechanical) computational mechanics
- Experience with Sierra Solid Mechanics and/or commercial large-scale finite element software
- Proficiency in C++ and Python software development code verification and modern software quality practices
- Experience with workflow management tools scripting model management and sustainment processes for large analysis ensembles
- Experience in high-performance scientific computer programming
- Interest in impacting applications and customers in support of DOE missions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
About Our Team:
The Solid Mechanics Department 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.
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nations premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security peace and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools equipment and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks part-time work and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacations strong medical and other benefits competitive 401k learning opportunities relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references credit law enforcement records and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e. of the U.S. and another country) your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use falsification of information criminal activity serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
Job ID: 684916
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