Computational Fluid Dynamics Scientist/Engineer
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking driven individuals who enjoy challenging and impactful work in the modeling and simulation space. This position is for a scientist or engineer with a background in developing performant Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes or models. Qualified applicants will be adept at using advanced software development techniques in C/C++ to model the behavior of complex fluid dynamics and will be able to critically assess how best to simplify complex problems in order to reduce times to discovery. Much of the application of this work is for predicting weapon effects through modeling and simulation, so an emphasis on compressible flow modeling or combustion is preferable though not required.
Our teams have the opportunity to solve challenging problems and our work has an impact on national security. If your background includes experience using modeling & simulation to predict fluid dynamics then we highly encourage you to apply! You’ll also need a desire to work in a dynamic software development team environment (e.g., Agile, Scrum, XP practices)
Computational Fluid Dynamics Scientist/Engineer Requirements:
- MS in mathematics, engineering, physics or a related discipline, PhD preferred
- 0-2 years’ relevant work experience
- Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Computational Fluid Dynamics Scientist/Engineer Preferences:
- Expertise in numerical modeling and simulation technology
- Familiarity with software design patterns and modern C++
- Experience with fluid structure interaction modeling, particle transport, or even other non-CFD numerical modeling in addition to CFD experience is highly desirable
- Multi-threading/shared memory parallel computing is a plus, and GPU computing even more so
About Us:
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 1,100 professionals and continues to grow. 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.
While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary (DOE), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), benefits package, relocation opportunities, and a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. 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 is passionate about inclusion and diversity in our workplace, in 2018 40% of our new employees voluntarily self-identified as protected veterans. (Source-AAP EOY 2018 Veterans Data Collection Report). Additionally Southeast Division has its own Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women in order to maximize career and professional accomplishments. Our division is also very socially oriented with activities for our employees ranging from attending a local baseball game in the summer to monthly get-togethers, board game lunches, holiday party, corn hole tournaments and so on! For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com