- Experience developing and simulating numerical models of damage and failure in aerospace structures
- Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA), including for metamaterials
- Background in studying and optimizing metamaterials and composites for durability
- Skills in microstructural analysis and mechanical testing
- Experience with topology optimization
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning for guiding structural/topology optimization and predictive modeling for failure control
- Ability to compare simulations with experiments and refine models based on results
- Experience collaborating on proof-of-concept testing
- Strong analytical and modeling skills
- Ability to work in cross-disciplinary experimental collaboration