Senior Mechanical Engineer – 3D Facility Characterization & Weapons Effects Analysis

**This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding. 

** This will be an onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support critical government programs focused on 3D facility characterization and conventional weapons effects analysis. In this role, you will apply advanced engineering principles to structural and mechanical systems analysis of hardened and underground facilities, contributing directly to the development and refinement of conventional weapons effects models. This position requires deep technical expertise across structural mechanics, blast dynamics, and weapons-target interaction, as well as the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and equipment fragility assessments for hardened facilities, including evaluation of blast door response under conventional weapons loading scenarios
• Perform mechanical systems analysis of WMD-associated facilities, characterizing critical infrastructure components and their vulnerabilities
• Design and execute test programs and data analysis efforts to evaluate structural and mechanical response under weapons effects conditions
• Develop and apply concrete and rock damage models to predict and characterize facility response to conventional weapons impacts
• Contribute to 3D facility characterization efforts, integrating mechanical engineering assessments into comprehensive facility vulnerability models
• Support the development and validation of new conventional weapons effects models, incorporating test and evaluation (T&E) results to iteratively improve model accuracy and fidelity
• Collaborate with analysts, scientists, and government stakeholders to translate technical findings into actionable intelligence and targeting assessments

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline

• 10+ years of professional experience in structural analysis, blast mechanics, or weapons effects engineering
• Demonstrated experience with concrete and/or rock damage modeling under dynamic or impulsive loading conditions
• Proficiency in structural analysis and finite element modeling tools (e.g., ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, AUTODYN, or equivalent)
• Experience in test design, execution, and data reduction/analysis for structural or mechanical systems
• Familiarity with conventional weapons effects, blast loading, and hardened/deeply buried facility (HDB) analysis
• US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)

• Direct experience supporting DoW or Intelligence Community programs related to facility characterization, defeat planning, or weapons effectiveness
• Working knowledge of WMD facility mechanical systems, including ventilation, utilities, and structural hardening techniques
• Experience integrating T&E results into physics-based or empirical models for government weapons programs
• Familiarity with underground and hardened facility vulnerability assessments within a DoW or national laboratory environment
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or a related field

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.