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Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-03 (GS 09/11 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional Engineer or Scientist applying computational physics modeling and simulation techniques to support the structural design, evaluation, and/or testing of aerodynamic systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: General Engineering Series, 0801 Mechanical Engineering Series, 0830 Aerospace Engineering Series, 0861 General Physical Science Series, 1301 Computer Science Series, 1550 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will use computational physics methods to support the design and analysis of hypersonic weapon systems.
You will develop complex structural finite element analysis (FEA) models using state-of-the-art analysis tools.
You will develop robust and numerically stable FEA meshes.
You will execute analyses using local and DoD high-performance computing systems.
You will evaluate component structural margins and system failure modes.
You will conduct trade studies of of various design and material concepts.
You will develop new design solutions.
You will investigate and implement innovative modeling techniques and software.
You will engage with national teams supporting the development of new weapon concepts.
You will have opportunities to support ground and flight test events, lead analysis projects, and conduct independent research.
You will provide computational modeling subject matter expertise.
You will generate briefing materials, documentation, reports to inform programmatic and design decisions.
You will present results for internal technical review and to external sponsors and stakeholders.