What are the responsibilities and job description for the Modeling and Simulation Intern position at ARA Brand?
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is currently seeking a Modeling and Simulation Intern to work in our Weapon Physics Group, at our Emerald Coast Division, located in Niceville, Florida. The Weapon Physics Group currently consists of scientists and engineers performing research and development in the areas of physics-based modeling and simulation, weapons effects, conventional munitions fuzing technology, detonation physics, and model optimization. The team uses various numerical tools to gain insight into complex physical phenomena and develop predictive modeling and simulation capabilities. Key customers include the US Air Force as well as other DoD clients.
Under direct supervision, the successful applicant will perform various simulations to support lethality analyses for the government customer. This includes development of simulation geometries and meshes, populating material models, and post-processing the results. The applicant will also be responsible for generating reports and presenting results as needed.
ARA’ Benefits:
- 401 (k) Plan
- Paid leave
- Well on Target/Online Wellness Tool
Modeling and Simulation Intern Qualifications:
- Current college student (or recent graduate) enrolled in an engineering, mathematics, or physics program
- GPA of at least 3.0
- S. Citizenship
Modeling and Simulation Intern Required Skills:
- Experience with programming
- Experience with the finite element method, computational fluid dynamics, or finite volume methods
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational skills
- Independent judgement and discretion
- Able to work with little supervision, including setting and achieving interim milestones that support higher task objectives
Modeling and Simulation Intern Desired Skills:
- Experience with Python programming, including SciPy, NumPy, and other scientific computing libraries
- Experience with Linux OS and high-performance computing
- Experience with Sierra Solid Mechanics, Cubit, or other Department of Energy FEM tools
Company Details:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,300 professionals and is rapidly growing. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.
