Senior Computational Research Scientist

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a driven and talented computational mathematician, physicist or engineer to conduct research and provide project support in the modeling of and simulation of advanced and complex systems spanning the fields of electromagnetics, acoustics and fluid dynamics. This position will be located at Applied Research Associate’s office in Columbus, OH.  A demonstrated background with 4-5 years’ experience in computational electromagnetics, fast numerical methods, and/or computational physics is required.

The successful candidate will perform R&D of advanced numerical algorithms in computational electromagnetics and related computational sciences. The candidate will also participate V&V activities for software solutions developed by ARA and provide support in code development and improvement. The candidate will also lead R&D business development activities, including authoring proposals, RFI responses and opportunity initiation.

An extensive programming proficiency in C and/or FORTRAN in a Linux/Unix environment is required, as is deep domain expertise in computational solution of partial differential equations in at least one of the following fields - electromagnetics, acoustics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer or mechanics. In addition, candidates with experience in the development, implementation and analysis of engineering optimization methods and tools is strongly desired.   

Experience with source code version control tools such as Git and continuous software integration such as GitLab is preferred. The candidate will require experience running large-scale parallel first principles simulation codes; this experience should be broad-based and include finite element and boundary integral equations. The candidate must also have extensive experience working on and/or developing multi-functional code bases that model complex physical phenomenon. 

What you’ll do as a Senior Computational Research Scientist:

• Lead or participate in Computational Physics projects, software validation and verification, and R&D efforts.
• R&D/implementation of optimization algorithms for electromagnetics and multi-physics problems
• Work with a unique group of highly skilled and experienced mathematicians, physicists, RF/antennas engineers, and computer scientists to solve complex, large-scale computational problems.

Requirements for a Senior Computational Research Scientist:

• PhD. in a STEM field with research work in computational electromagnetics, computational physics and/or computational fluid dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced computational methods – such as Galerkin methods, vector finite elements, integral equations, numerical algebra, Multi-level Fast Multipole Methods, engineering optimization etc.
• Deep domain knowledge in at least one of the following computational and theoretical fields - electromagnetics, acoustics, mechanics, heat transfer, or fluid dynamics.
• Deep working knowledge of C or FORTRAN – ideally gained by working in scientific computation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing computational algorithms from first principles.
• Proactive, problem-solving mentality
• Excellent communication skills: ability to clearly articulate progress or tasks in technical reports and develop technical presentations.
• The ability to work and collaborate with other engineers and scientists.
• Requires little supervision in developing a milestone schedule or work plan to achieve the final task objectives in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to develop and/or write proposals.

Preferences for a Senior Computational Research Scientist:

• Two to three (2-3) years' post-doctoral experience in computational sciences.
• Deep working knowledge of numerical algebra, linear algebra and matrix manipulation.
• Experience with computational optimization methods and theory. 
• Working familiarity with Linux.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with parallel processing and high-performance computers (HPC).

 COMPANY INFORMATION:

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 2000 professionals. 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 eligible for 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.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Senior Computational Research Scientist's position, Job Code: SENIO007627.