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ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Analytical and Computational Research Tools for Advanced Materials and Structures

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in unique research opportunities through the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which aims to advance NASA’s missions in various scientific fields. The role focuses on performing analytical and computational research to improve damage analysis methods for advanced aerospace materials, contributing to the understanding and certification of composite structures.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform analytical and computational research in the Durability, Damage Tolerance, and Reliability Branch (DDTRB) at NASA Langley Research Center

Conduct research focused on advancing understanding of structural life-limiting damage mechanisms in composite materials

Develop and apply progressive damage analysis methods for advanced aerospace materials

Create experimental and computational methods for certification of composite structures

Develop numerical tools for simulation of multiple interacting damage processes, such as matrix cracking, delamination, and fiber failure

Incorporate tools into commercial finite element codes for analysis

Participate in all aspects of the research, development, and application of analytical and computational modeling efforts

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisAbaqusFORTRANPythonMATLABPhD in Engineering

Required

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline

Experience in finite element analysis software packages, such as Abaqus

Experience in programming languages compatible with custom user subroutines in finite element analysis software packages, i.e., FORTRAN

Experience in scripting languages, e.g., Python, MATLAB

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946