Biomechanical Engineer: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Job Description - Biomechanical Engineer to provide computational support for Biomechanics and Injury Mitigation Systems (BIMS) Program focused on understanding human body response to blast, ballistic and automotive impact.

Duties - Biomechanical Engineer to perform computational human model development including finite element mesh development, material model optimization, and contact algorithm selection. Modeling and simulation of blast, ballistic and automotive impact loading events on component and full human models leading toward model validation. Computational modeling of the effects of bone augmentation in support of surgical planning. Support of experiments used for computational model validation.

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Qualifications:

Required - Bachelors degree in biomechanics, mechanical engineering, or related field. Five years of computational experience with structural human body models, mesh development, material model optimization, contact algorithm selection, and model validation against experimental data. Engineering knowledge in viscoelastic materials, impact dynamics and signal analysis required. Proficient in explicit Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Proficient in operation of LS-Dyna. Proficient in scripting languages (e.g. MATLAB) for custom pre/post model processing and interfaces; Applicant must have a knowledge of data acquisition systems coupled with demonstrated data processing and analysis techniques. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information, which includes US citizenship.

Desired - PhD or Masters degree with 3 years of experience in blast physics and loading mechanisms and their effects on either human or vehicle systems. Demonstrated experience with data visualization and experience with MADYMO occupant simulation program. Experience with computational fluid dynamics. Understanding of injury metrics and biological tissue testing. Familiarity with anthropomorphic test dummies and SAE data collection. Experience in clinical biomechanics and/or computer assisted surgical planning.

Benefits:

APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.

Company Profile:

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.

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