Naval Structures Modeling Research

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:

• Perform research as part of the US Navy's Structural Acoustics research team at NSWC Carderock Division. 
• Candidate will perform research using 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 research into FEM models using 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: 

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Demonstrated background performing research into Finite Element Modeling and Analysis.  Must have experience with complex structures.
• Demonstrated experience using commercial FEM/FEA tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL
• DoD SECRET Clearance

Peraton Overview:

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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. EEO: EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.