Job description

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Shock Physicist / Solid Mechanics Engineer to support our Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE) hardening & vulnerability (H&V) assessment and research programs in Colorado Springs, CO.

Our group performs system hardening technology research and development. We specialize in modeling the shock response of materials and structures to impulsive and thermal loadings. This involves application of hydrocodes (e.g., WONDY and ALE3D) and finite element codes (e.g., ABAQUS) to impact and radiation driven problems. Radiation transport codes such as MCNP and ITS are used to calculate thermal loadings. Modeling results are compared to experimental results from a variety of test facilities including:

• light gas gun impact facility (Arcfield)
• laser and pulsed power driven plasma x-ray sources

(e.g. LLNL National Ignition Facility and Sandia Z Machine)

• pulse power driven electron and proton beams (DTRA PITHON and NRL GAMBLE II) and
• explosive loading facilities (Sandia LiHE and University of Denver ARTI East Range)

Job Description

• Perform hydrocode calculations of shock propagation in solids using tools such as WONDY and ALE3D.
• Develop multi-scale material models including equations of state, constitutive relationships, and damage models.
• Perform model validation studies using experimental results.
• Perform laser matter interaction calculations using codes such as Hyades.
• Implement calculations and simulations using numerical methods and quantify the uncertainties.
• Perform modeling and simulation of radiation effects on materials using 1D and 3D radiation transport codes or the results of such codes.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that effectively communicate methods and results.
• Defend results at customer and peer review meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A BS degree in Physics or Engineering and 5+ years of related experience; an MS degree and 3 years of related experience; or a PhD. An advanced degree is preferred and will be given preference.
• Experience with solid mechanics or continuum mechanics
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Fortran, or C++
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• A PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Applied Physics, or related field
• Experience with hydrocode / shock physics theory, simulations, and software
• Experience developing material models including equations of state, constitutive relationships, and damage models
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis such as Abaqus, LS-Dyna, or Nastran
• Experience in radiation transport simulations and software
• Demonstrated ability to meet milestones and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and presentations that effectively communicate methods and results
• Strong oral and written communication skills - particularly with respect to technical reports and presentations
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80919: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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