Laser-Vulnerability Modeling Engineer

Albuquerque, NMNow accepting applications: Laser-Vulnerability Modeling Engineer
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Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submission until 20 June 2023.
 
The Air Force Research Laboratory is accepting applications for the position of Laser-Vulnerability-Research High-Fidelity-Modeling Engineer in the Directed Energy Directorate, Laser Division, Effects Modeling and Simulation Branch. This is an exciting opportunity to perform applied research and collaborate with multi-disciplinary S&E’s to “bring speed-of-light to the fight”!   The scientist/engineer chosen for this position will participate in the development, planning, and execution of research projects regarding laser vulnerability modeling and simulation.  Are you interested in lasers, physics, laser-material interactions, and modeling & simulation?  Are you interesting in applying your experience to developing predictive capabilities and advancing new game-changing technologies for the Air Force?  If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the link on this page. 

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

  •  US Citizenship
  •  Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  •  Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
  •  A BS with 7+ years of relevant occupational experience, MS with 3+ years of relevant occupational experience, or a PhD in Engineering or Science
  •   Physics courses

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with lasers (M&S, hardware, or preferably both)
  • Experience with uncertainty quantification analysis (ex. Sandia’s Dakota)
  • Experience with modeling thermal transport and thermal-mechanical failure in a wide range of materials, components, and systems
  • Familiarity with engagement analysis codes/frameworks (ex. AFSIM, BRAWLER, EADSIM)
  • Familiarity with high-end, first principal physics analysis involving: 
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis (ex. FLUENT, OpenFOAM, CFD++); 
  •  Structural mechanics analysis (ex. Abaqus, ANSYS, and Sierra Mechanics)
  • Multi-physics simulations
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following numerical methods: 
  • Finite Element/Finite Difference (FE/FD) for heat transfer
  • Finite Volume (FV)
  • Structural mechanics (ex. Abaqus, ANSYS, and Sierra Mechanics)
  • Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) 
  •  Magneto Hydro-Dynamics (MHD) 
  •  Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) 
  •  Familiarity with computer model verification and validation
  •  A background in 2 or more of the following areas:  Aerodynamics, Numerical Modeling and Simulation, Statistics, Laser-Materials Interaction, Weapon Lethality Analysis  
  •  Experience with coding Python, C++ and/or Matlab 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
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