QuesTek Innovations LLC, located in Evanston, IL, a leader in the field of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME), is seeking candidates for a Materials Design Engineer in its Modeling and Software Group to perform work on scientific software development and integration of numerical simulation tools (e.g., FEM) with production level python software as well as delivery on early stage R&D projects to develop modeling and software tools from initial concept through prototyping and scaling to production. You will collaborate with our cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, backend developers, computational modelers, and project managers to deliver exceptional modeling and scientific software for the core of QuesTek’s cloud-based ICME software platform. This is an early career position for new or recent graduates, however experienced candidates are welcomed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop python-based scientific software to integrate open-sourced and commercial numerical simulation (e.g., FEM) tools with QuesTek’s core software. 
• Collaborate with frontend and backend software developers to deliver functional software toolkits. 
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code. 
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the highest level of quality and usability. 
• Develop finite element subroutines or kernels for re-usable simulations that can be wrapped into a python software package. 
• Work in a fast-paced innovative environment requiring creativity to deliver on challenging project and software deliverables. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables. 
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and will include competitive benefits such as short-term incentives, health insurance, and a 401(k). QuesTek will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field. 
• Proficient in object-oriented python coding. 
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). 
• Advanced proficiency with numerical simulation tools, especially finite element method. 
• Experience working in a research environment.
• Understanding of fundamental thermodynamics, kinetics, and mechanics of materials 
• Experience with at least one ICME approach (e.g., mechanistic structure-property modeling, CPFEM, Phase Field, CALPHAD, Atomistics, Molecular statics/dynamics, DFT, etc.) 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills. 

Bonus Skills:  

• Graduate level degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred. 
• Proficiency with C++, Fortran, and other coding languages. 
• Experience with commercial FEM/CFD software tools: ANSYS, ABAQUS. 
• Experience with open-source FEM software tools: MOOSE, PRISMS. 
• Experience with crystal plasticity finite element method (CPFEM). 
• Experience with thermophysical process simulations. 
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing techniques. 
• Experience with topological optimization tools.