1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $35–$85/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Finite Element Human Body Modeling Engineer

Build and run the LS-DYNA human body models behind our injury and occupant protection work, using GHBMC or THUMS, so the answers hold up on real loading.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Set up, position and run GHBMC or THUMS human body models in LS-DYNA for the loading cases our work calls for
Check contacts, material models, mesh quality and boundary conditions, and tell us where a run can't be trusted
Pull injury metrics and kinematics from results and compare them against test data, corridors and published validation
Write up methods, assumptions and limits clearly enough that another analyst could repeat the run

Required qualifications

Hands-on LS-DYNA experience building, debugging and running explicit finite element models
Direct work with GHBMC, THUMS or a comparable full or detailed-region human body model
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Injury biomechanics background, including injury criteria, risk curves and model validation against PMHS or ATD test data
Occupant protection, crash, blast or underbody loading, or vertical impact experience
Model positioning and morphing tools, LS-PrePost, ANSA or Oasys PRIMER
Graduate degree in biomedical, mechanical or aerospace engineering

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $35–$85 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Finite Element Human Body Modeling Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the human body modeling project most like this role: the model (GHBMC, THUMS or other) and version, the loading case, how you positioned and validated it, a problem you caught in a run, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $35–$85 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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