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(ARA) is looking for a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team. SVO is located in Los Altos, CA and is ARA’s Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and regularly orchestrates a variety of full-scale testing projects. SVO conducts research and design for structures and materials applications, including crashworthiness and transportation safety, impact, penetration, and fracture and failure analysis. We specialize in complex multi-physics modeling of structures such as automotive, aerospace and rail vehicles, as well as civil structures, in challenging dynamic environments.\nJob Location: Position is remote; preferred location is Los Altos, CA, with alignment to the Los Altos, CA ARA office or other ARA locations across the U.S.\nEssential Functions:\nConduct finite element analyses (FEA) of challenging dynamic structural applications that include contact, nonlinear material behavior, transient heat transfer and fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA.\nLead design and analysis of vehicle structures\nLead test planning and data analysis with potential for onsite test support.\nDevelop digital twins of complex structural tests including test response, data analysis and comparison with simulations.\nPerform engineering analyses on a variety of structures projects.\nLead proposals for new research and development opportunities with government and industry clients.\nConduct face-to-face meetings and prepare technical and cost proposals.\nEducation:\nA Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics.\nGraduate level GPA of at least 3.4/4.0.\nRequired Qualifications:\nMinimum of 10 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA).\nMinimum 5 years of experience managing project groups\nExperience with Hypermesh FEA model preprocessors, CAD software such as Solidworks and the LS-DYNA FEA solver.\nExperience with solid and/or liquid rocket propulsion.\nExperience with implicit structural dynamics.\nExperience with Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and computer programming languages.\nAbility to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship.\nDemonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.\nDesired Qualifications:\nMinimum 5 years of experience developing Digital Twins for aerospace applications\nExperience with computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics\nExperience with mechanical testing of materials and structures.\nExperience with computational modeling of fluid-structure interaction\nCompensation & Benefits: Pay Ranges: From $109,200.00 - $182,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. 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