Software Developer – AxSTREAM Function Development

SoftInWay Inc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge simulation tools

Collaborative environment with technical expertise

Flexible structure for innovation

Job summary

SoftInWay Inc is seeking a Software Developer to join their team in Bristol, UK, focusing on the development of advanced functions within the AxSTREAM platform, a leading tool for turbomachinery analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years in engineering software development. The role offers an innovative work environment alongside experts in aerospace, energy, and turbomachinery, with opportunities for impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in engineering software development, numerical analysis, or scientific computing.
• Prior work with simulation platforms or CAD/CAE tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize functional modules within AxSTREAM for simulation and analysis.
• Contribute to the creation of solvers for 3D strength and dynamic analysis.
• Participate in the development of parametric geometrical models for turbomachinery components.

Skills

Numerical methods

C++

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

PhD or postgraduate research in numerical methods, mechanics, or simulation

Tools

OpenCascade

Job description

Software Developer – AxSTREAM Function Development

Job Description:

SoftInWay, Inc. (www.softinway.com) is a global, fast-growing engineering simulation software company voted as a part of the top 100 Startups in Massachusetts in 2021. We support the leading aerospace, defense, and cleantech companies with advanced simulation software and engineering services to help develop their products. Whether you are a software developer, product engineer, sales team member, or part of our administrative team, at SoftInWay the contributions of all our team members are an integral part of our company’s success.

We’re seeking a skilled Software Developer/Engineer to join our team in developing advanced functions within the AxSTREAM platform—a leading tool for turbomachinery design and analysis. This role is ideal for someone passionate about scientific computing, numerical modeling, and engineering software development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize functional modules within AxSTREAM for simulation and analysis.
• Contribute to the creation of solvers for 3D strength and dynamic analysis (e.g., turbine blades, rotors, disks).
• Participate in the development of parametric geometrical models for turbomachinery components, enabling automated design workflows and integration with simulation modules.
• Implement algorithms for geometry generation, modification, and validation, ensuring compatibility with meshing and solver requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new capabilities into the platform and support end-to-end design processes.

Requirements:

Education

• Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Preferred: PhD or postgraduate research in numerical methods, mechanics, or simulation.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in engineering software development, numerical analysis, or scientific computing.
• Prior work with simulation platforms or CAD/CAE tools is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of numerical methods: FEM, FDM, variational techniques.
• Experience in mathematical modeling of mechanical and dynamic systems.
• Familiarity with PDEs and mathematical physics relevant to structural and fluid analysis.
• Proficient in C++ (primary language); Python is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge simulation tools used in aerospace, energy, and turbomachinery industries.
• Collaborative environment with deep technical expertise and strategic vision.
• Flexible structure for innovation, research, and impact.

Preferred: experience with OpenCascade, or similar engineering libraries