Application Engineer/Sr. Application Engineer - Defence

CADFEM APAC; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CADFEM APAC is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as the Technical SPOC for Aerospace & Defence laboratories. You will partner with defence customers to understand their simulation workflows and coordinate ANSYS capabilities with CADFEM expertise to deliver high-quality technical engagement.

The role requires coordinating across presales, support, consulting, and training teams, leading technical discussions and ensuring timely follow-ups with engineers and program leads.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, or engineering related disciplines.
• 4–8 years of experience in application engineering or simulation-driven roles, preferably in defence, space or aerospace domains.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering simulation workflows using ANSYS or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical SPOC for assigned Aerospace & Defence accounts, building long-term, trust-based relationships.
• Develop understanding of customer program goals, simulation workflows, and infrastructure.
• Position the ANSYS Multi-physics portfolio in alignment with defence requirements across structures, fluids, electronics, and systems.
• Coordinate technical engagements across presales, support, consulting, and training teams for a seamless customer experience.
• Lead technical discussions, discovery sessions, and periodic reviews with customer engineering teams.
• Ensure timely follow-up, quality responses, and effective handling of technical queries or escalations.
• Identify opportunities for advanced simulation workflows, cross-physics coupling, and expanded adoption within Aerospace and Defence laboratories.

Skills

Simulation workflows

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electronics or related

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Application Engineer to act as the Technical Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Aerospace & Defence laboratories. The role involves partnering closely with Defence customers, understanding their simulation workflows and technical challenges, and coordinating ANSYS capabilities and CADFEM expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality technical engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical SPOC for assigned Aerospace & Defence accounts, building long-term, trust-based relationships.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer program goals, simulation workflows, and infrastructure.
• Position the ANSYS Multi-physics portfolio in alignment with defence requirements across structures, fluids, electronics, and systems.
• Coordinate technical engagements across presales, support, consulting, and training teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Lead technical discussions, discovery sessions, and periodic reviews with customer engineering teams.
• Ensure timely follow-up, quality responses, and effective handling of technical queries or escalations.
• Identify opportunities for advanced simulation workflows, cross-physics coupling, and expanded adoption within Aerospace and Defence laboratories.

Requirements

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronics, or engineering related disciplines
• 4–8 YoE in application engineering, technical consulting, or simulation-driven roles, preferably in defence, space or aerospace domains.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering simulation workflows using ANSYS or equivalent tools across one or more physics domains.
• Experience engaging with large R&D organizations, government labs, or mission-driven programs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with scientists, engineers, and program leads.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple technical teams and manage parallel engagements with high autonomy and ownership.