Sr. Explicit Dynamics Engineer

YOUR ROLE:

As the Explicit Dynamics Engineer, you will be the technical lead for simulating and validating high-impact, transient events across a diverse product portfolio—ranging from padlocks and door hardware to composite components. Your mission is to build robust, predictive models that replace physical drop, crash, and impact tests with high-fidelity virtual simulations.

You will:

• Design and execute explicit dynamic simulations using Explicit Dynamics solvers.
• Develop parametric simulation templates and reusable playbooks that standardize virtual testing across product families.
• Calibrate complex nonlinear material models, including rate-dependent plasticity, hyperelasticity, and viscoelasticity, using lab-generated coupon data. • Integrate AI/ML techniques into your workflow to:
- Build surrogate models for rapid design screening.
- Apply active learning to identify the most informative physical tests.
- Quantify uncertainty and improve model robustness. o Automate simulation pipelines using Python and APDL and LS DYNA, enabling scalable meshing, parametric sweeps, and post-processing.
• Collaborate with lab technicians to ensure high-quality data acquisition and traceability for model correlation.
• Lead the correlation effort between virtual and physical tests.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Champion innovation, bringing a playful and curious mindset to problem-solving and simulation storytelling.