Organisation Name: Applied Research Associates, Inc
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Capital Area Division (CAD) is seeking a Computational Scientist for our Alexandria, VA location. The ideal candidate has interests in structured computational methodologies such as computational structural mechanics or computational fluid dynamics. The candidate should have experience developing code written in a compiled language such as Fortran, C, or C++. Proficiency in physics, mathematics, or engineering is highly desirable. This position will place you in a team of engineers and scientists developing modeling and simulation tools to address weapons effects environments for a Department of Defense customer. Our culture encourages personal and professional growth by pushing the limits of technology while creating opportunities for cross-training and mentoring within the team. The Computational Scientist may be required to: Implement new material models in physics-based codes Enhance existing code bases and validate model numeric stability Perform modeling analysis in support of customer objectives Support end-to-end scientific modeling and simulation, to include but not be limited to computer aided design (CAD), meshing, model & simulation setup and execution, visualization, analysis, and reporting Conduct verification and validation of models Utilize high performance computing resources to run sophisticated, high fidelity simulations Develop algorithms to solve customer problems or meet computing requirements and constraints Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computational science, computer science, physics, or engineering. Education or experience with computational methods for fluid dynamics or structural mechanics, such as finite element analysis Minimum 2 years experience Strong Programming skills to include experience with at least one compiled language such as Fortran, C, or C++. US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in computational science, computer science, geophysics, or geotechnical engineering. Proficiency in mathematics, physics, and / or engineering. Experience with Linux based systems Experience with scientific computing visualization tools such as ParaView or VisIt Current DoD Secret security clearance. COMPANY INFORMATION: Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com. Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Computational Scientist position. Qualifications Behaviors Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Required Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
