Naval Structures Modeling Engineer

Joint Activities

$80K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; 2 years experience with BS/BA, 0 years with MS/MA
  • Experience with Finite Element Modeling, specifically in defining mesh models for complex structures
  • Proficiency in commercial FEM/FEA tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS, or Abaqus
  • Possession of a DoD SECRET Clearance
  • Familiarity with COMSOL is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the US Navy's Structural Acoustics research team at NSWC Carderock Division
  • Use Finite Element Modeling/Finite Element Analysis tools for acoustics research
  • Generate and test FEM model meshes of complex Naval structures
  • Run FEA tools and assist Government SMEs in analyzing results
  • Collaborate within a Government-contractor team to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Communicate effectively with multiple teams and adjust schedules to meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Onsite position at a prominent government site
  • Opportunity to collaborate with seasoned industry professionals
  • Direct impact on US Navy projects
  • Involvement in cutting-edge research in structural acoustics
  • Potential for significant career advancement in a national security context
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This is an onsite position at Peraton's customer site: NSWCCD West Bethesda, MD.

 

Peraton is hiring a Naval Structures Modeling Engineer to do the following:

  • Support the US Navy's Structural Acoustics research team at NSWC Carderock Division. 
  • Candidate will work with Finite Element Modeling / Finite Element Analysis (FEM/FEA) tools to support ongoing research into the acoustics of US Navy platforms. 
  • Significant portion of responsibilities will involve generation and test of FEM model meshes of complex Naval structures using commercial FEM tools. 
  • Additional efforts will include running FEA tools, generating results, and assisting Government SMEs in analysis of the FEA results. 

 

Candidate will work within a Government - Contractor team performing multiple projects concurrently.  A successful candidate must be a self-starter able to communicate with multiple teams, set and adjust priorities and schedules, and deliver results per schedule. 

Qualifications

What you will need: 

 

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
  • Demonstrated experience with Finite Element Modeling.  Must have experience defining model meshes of complex structures
  • Demonstrated experience using commercial FEM/FEA tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Abaqus 
  • DoD SECRET Clearance

Desired:

  • Experienced COMSOL user
Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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