Current Openings
Job Description
Protection Engineering Consultants (PEC) is a unique and diverse small-business engineering firm, headquartered in Austin, Texas. PEC’s services range from security consulting and risk mitigation support to the design, research, analysis and testing of protective structures subjected to extreme loads, such as weapons effects, blast, vehicle impact, forced entry attack and natural hazards. We provide structural and mechanical engineering services; use machine learning (ML) and uncertainty quantification (UQ) techniques to deliver novel solutions to engineering problems; create specialized software for defense and anti-terrorism applications; perform advanced numerical modeling; develop, oversee and perform nonlinear and dynamic testing; develop criteria for protective applications; and, provide training. We work domestically and internationally.
As we continue to expand our services, Protection Engineering Consultants is looking for a creative coding-capable engineer or computer scientist to support the development of novel ML algorithms that address the unique engineering challenges of our military and civilian clients. Preferred areas of expertise include machine learning, genetic programming, symbolic regression, and computer vision. Other areas of value include deep learning and reinforcement learning. Project work can be highly varied; the position demands flexibility, cleverness, and autodidactic learning. The successful candidate will be proficient with Python and C++ and be able to develop novel solutions from prototyping through software integration.
Your role initially will be to provide support for our ongoing efforts. We will provide opportunities for you to grow into project management, marketing and business development, as your interests dictate; you can also stay in a technical role if that is your preferred career path.
Qualifications
- BS, MS or PhD (engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics).
- No professional experience required.
- Proficiency in Python and C++.
- US citizen.
- Ability to clearly communicate verbal and written technical information.
Benefits
PEC offers a competitive compensation package for the successful candidate. Benefits include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance paid in full for the candidate
- 401(k) match plan
- Professional development
- Annual performance bonuses
- Opportunity for company ownership
Protection Engineering Consultants LLC (PEC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PEC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please send all applications and inquiries to careers@protection-consultants.com
Job Description
Protection Engineering Consultants (PEC) is a unique and diverse small-business engineering firm, headquartered in Central Texas. PEC’s services range from design, research, analysis, assessment and testing of critical infrastructure subject to blast, weapons effects, vehicle impact, forced entry attack and natural hazards to security consulting and risk mitigation support. We provide structural and mechanical engineering services; create specialized software and data science solutions for defense and anti-terrorism applications; perform multi-physics numerical modeling; develop, oversee and perform nonlinear and dynamic testing; develop criteria for protective applications; and, provide training. We work domestically and internationally.
Protection Engineering Consultants is looking for a creative and motivated structural engineer who can support our advanced technology and applied research projects and is also interested in structural design. The candidate should have some experience and/or course work in structural design (steel, concrete, and masonry), structural dynamics, numerical analysis, and computational modeling. The preferred candidate will have capabilities in one or more of the following areas: laboratory testing, nonlinear dynamic analysis, design with AutoCAD and/or Revit, familiarity with Python or other programming languages, and structural design for extreme loading conditions.
Your role initially will be to provide support for our ongoing advanced technology and applied research efforts. We will provide opportunities and encouragement for you to develop your technical skills and to grow into project management, marketing, and business development, as your interests dictate.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- No professional experience required, but PE licensure is a plus.
- Course work or experience in structural design (steel, concrete, and masonry), structural dynamics, numerical analysis, and computational modeling.
- Ability to clearly communicate verbal and written technical information.
- US citizen.
Benefits
PEC offers a competitive compensation package for the successful candidate. Benefits include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance paid in full for the candidate.
- 401(k) match plan.
- Professional development support.
- Annual performance bonuses.
- Opportunity for company ownership.
Protection Engineering Consultants LLC (PEC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PEC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please send all applications and inquiries to careers@protection-consultants.com