Software Developer - Particle- Methods

Software Developer - Particle-Based Methods (Multiple Openings)

Job title Software Developer - Particle-Based Methods (Multiple Openings)

Location Burlington, MA, USA

• Develop particle-based numerical methods for equation‑based scientific and technical computing as used for the simulation of engineering problems.
• Work on all parts of the software development process, such as analysis, written specification, prototyping, implementation in C++/Java, testing and documentation.
• Analyze both the mathematical modeling and the numerical aspects of new and existing methods.
• Write detailed technical specification for new functionality. This involves the physics, the mathematical model, the numerical method, the user interface and the implementation details.
• Work with particle-based numerical methods to build prototypes for new functionality.
• Profile the performance of new and existing methods.
• Implementation of new methods in C++/Java, from a specification.
• Build tutorial models for new and existing functionality.
• Write different types of tests for new and existing methods.
• Write product documentation for new functionality and for tutorial models.

• Requires PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study. Will accept Master’s degree and 3 years of experience in any job title/occupation/position involving particle‑based numerical methods in lieu of PhD.
• Completion of research project in developing simulation software that utilizes particle‑based methods (or 3 years of experience developing simulation software that utilizes particle‑based methods if Master’s degree).
• Completion of research project with mathematical modeling of fluid flows under continuum and rarefied regimes (or 3 years of experience utilizing mathematical modeling of fluid flows under continuum and rarefied regimes if Master’s degree).
• Completion of research project in developing large‑scale simulation models using particle‑based methods such as Molecular Dynamics, Direct Simulation Monte Carlo or an equivalent (or 2 years of experience developing large‑scale simulation models using particle‑based methods such as Molecular Dynamics, Direct Simulation Monte Carlo or an equivalent if Master’s degree).
• Experience with parallel programming techniques such as MPI or OpenMP.

Employer:

COMSOL, Inc.

Work Location:

100 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803

Hours:

M-F, 40 hours/week
Salary: $137,688 to $155,000/year

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