Computational Solid Mechanics Research Engineer - Champaign, IL

Position
Opening — Immediate Availability

Computational Solid Mechanics Research
Engineer

IllinoisRocstar
LLC (www.illinoisrocstar.com) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a computational
science research engineer position (mid-to-experienced), whose primary mission
is to develop, run, validate, and document models in large-scale numerical computational
solid mechanics simulation codes. As a research engineer, you will work in a
variety of computational science areas using state-of-the-art parallel
computational platforms to address outstanding problems in the areas of
computational solid mechanics among others. You will be responsible for developing,
running, validating and documenting a variety of computer simulation models.
The position requires the ability to develop your own code, modify and improve
existing code, critically analyze computational results, document scientific
simulations, experiments and codes and work on large parallel computational
platforms.

Required Qualifications

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B.S. or M.S. in engineering,
physics, or a related field.

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Three years or more of directly
applicable experience.

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Finite element code development
experience in C/C++ or Fortran 90 beyond the classroom.

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Education and experience in
computational solid mechanics.

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Demonstrated proficiency in written
and verbal communication.

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Located in Champaign/Urbana, IL
area, or willing to relocate. Remote
employment not available.

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U.S.
citizenship or Permanent Residency absolutely required.

Desired Qualifications

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Experience in writing proposals
and obtaining funding.

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Proficient in both C/C++ and
Fortran 90 and writing MPI-parallel code in either or both.

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Working knowledge of
computational fluid dynamics, combustion and/or chemistry

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Experience working in a software
development environment with source code management, bug tracking, etc.

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Proficiency working on Unix or
Linux operating systems.

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Experience with Abaqus or other
commercial solid mechanics simulation tools.

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Experience running parallel
simulation codes on cluster computers.

Position

This will be a full-time (40 hours per
week) salaried position with benefits. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
IllinoisRocstar offers health insurance reimbursement, retirement matching,
vacation and paid holiday benefits.

Application

Via e-mail only – in a single pdf file include application letter,
resume, and two PowerPoint slides describing your work experience and technical
interest to mdbrandy@illinoisrocstar.com

Contact

Mark D. Brandyberry

Chief Operating Officer

IllinoisRocstar LLC

mdbrandy@illinoisrocstar.com

About the Company

IllinoisRocstar
(www.illinoisrocstar.com), based in Champaign, Illinois, uses the Rocstar Simulation Software suite along with other computational tools to
analyze fluid flows, combustion, materials, structures, and their interactions
while solving engineering and scientific problems for commercial clients and
government agencies. Employing integrated simulation software, the members of
IllinoisRocstar utilize first-principles based physics for high-fidelity
numerical analysis in complex changing geometries. IllinoisRocstar is also
experienced in micromechanics, combustion modeling, and granular material pack
modeling. IllinoisRocstar seeks to commercialize, extend and implement
simulation software, and use these tools in commercial engineering analysis and
as a product line of stand-alone software.