💼 Full-Time Position

Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer

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Applied Research Associates, Inc.
📍 Los Altos, CA, United States
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Location
Los Altos, United States
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Posted
June 06, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Description**

The Silicon Valley Office (SVO) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team. SVO is located in Los Altos, CA and is ARA’s Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and regularly orchestrates a variety of full-scale testing projects. SVO conducts research and design for structures and materials applications, including crashworthiness and transportation safety, impact, penetration, and fracture and failure analysis. We specialize in complex multi-physics modeling of structures such as automotive, aerospace and rail vehicles, as well as civil structures, in challenging dynamic environments.

**Job Location:** Position is remote; preferred location is Los Altos, CA, with alignment to the Los Altos, CA ARA office or other ARA locations across the U.S.

**Essential Functions:**

+ Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) of challenging dynamic structu...