Organisation Name: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
Organisation Type:
City: livermore
State: CA
Country: United States
Job Description:
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$123,960.00 - $166,992.00 Annually
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have multiple openings for Computational Solid Mechanics Code Developers. You will create or adapt state-of-the-art computational mechanics algorithms, ensure the fidelity and performance of their implementation, and support their usage by multiple teams on demanding classes of problems. These positions are in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate. CED provides support to Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Programs.
In this role you will
Create or identify state-of-the-art computational mechanics algorithms that extend modeling capabilities, implement as software suitable for high-performance computers, and document their verification.
Establish expertise in using one or more finite element based simulation tools such as ParaDyn or Diablo.
Evaluate algorithms for current and future problem classes, developing a body of experience with which to guide users and establish strategies for future improvements.
Proactively interact with users to assess software performance and provide solutions for moderately complex issues of modeling or software errors.
Adapt software development and QA practices and contribute to their continuous improvement.
Document efforts in technical reports, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at scientific meetings and conferences.
Contribute to technical practices and mechanical and structural systems with internal and external collaborators.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Ph.D. in Engineering or Computational Mechanics required, preferably with an emphasis in solids or equivalent combination of education and experience
Comprehensive knowledge of computational mechanics, in particular the theory and application of finite element methods for nonlinear solid and structural mechanics and/or the mechanics of materials.
Proficiency in C/C++ or Fortran programming.
Comprehensive knowledge in at least one of the following topical areas: advanced spatial discretization for large deformation response, advanced representations of nonlinear response for metals or other material classes, coupled multi-physics simulation, including thermal-structural and/or fluid-structural interaction.
Experience conducing independent research.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
Ability to travel.
Qualifications We Desire
Familiarity with computational mechanics methods especially the finite element method.
Experience with software implementations on parallel systems and heterogenous architectures.
Knowledge of constitutive model development for traditional and non-traditional solids.
Proficiency in Fortran.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
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