Explosion & Fluid Dynamics Engineer (FSI Modeler)

Lloyd’s Register Location: Halifax, Canada. What We’re Looking For The LR Advisory group is seeking a qualified Engineer in compressible flows and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to join our experienced Explosion and Fluid Dynamics Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Our Canadian advisory team is an established engineering research and consulting group specializing in the development and application of advanced engineering solutions for clients in the marine, public safety, and defense sectors. Formerly operating as Martec Limited, the company has been in business since 1973. Employees in the LR Advisory team enjoy an intellectually challenging and collegial working environment with generous benefits and a corporate culture that places a clear emphasis on individual creativity and initiativeWe have flexible working arrangements which allow for a combination of in-office and at-home work. What We Offer You The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is guided by values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmesFull-time, permanent position The role Work with a team of skilled engineers delivering innovative solutions to a range of client challenges, particularly in the areas of public safety, industry, and defenceProvide consultancy services in areas relating to structural response to highly dynamic events including explosive blast or ballistic impact using fluid structure interaction (FSI) and finite element analysis (FEA)Provide consultancy services in areas relating to explosive blast, reactive flows, compressible-flow computational fluid dynamics (CFD)Enable these services through development and application of models to be used in specialized in-house software toolsDevelop and maintain internal CFD and FEA software using agreed upon code standards and associated processesContribute to, and prepare, technical reports and scientific publicationsBuild relationships with internal and external clients, be directly involved in assessing complex problems, and help build the businessParticipate in proposal development and provide estimates for own timeTake personal responsibility for delivering own goals and targets, without requiring significant supervisionPursue continuous professional development while maintaining a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness. Take responsibility for own development, seeking opportunities for self-developmentMaintain registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Registered/Licensed Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia or other Canadian professional engineering association What You Bring Have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace)Demonstrated proficiency using numerical software for the analysis of structural response under highly dynamic loadingsDemonstrated experience in the development and application of FSI models to real-world problemsExperience in computer programming and FSI/CFD code developmentBe eligible for Personal Security Clearance with the Canadian Industrial Security DirectorateTake part in our safety management system to ensure safe working conditions for you, your co-workers, our clients, and the general public Nice to have Demonstrated solid knowledge in fluid dynamics (compressible flows), thermodynamics, and chemistryDemonstrated experience in the development/application compressible CFD models relating to reactive flows, explosions and blast physicsExperience in using LS-DYNA or comparable FEA toolsExperience in machine learning (ML) algorithms and application of ML models.Experience in the marine industry and ship hydrodynamicsWorking knowledge of Linux OS and experience in parallel/scientific computingPrior experience working in consulting and research organizations You Are Someone Who Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needsIs able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards meeting goalsIs effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisionsDemonstrates initiative and adjusts well to changing prioritiesCommunicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly languageDisplays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environmentResponds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone