Computational Structural Dynamicist

Cadence Design Systems; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems seeks a Computational Structural Dynamicist to develop solver capabilities for automotive and aerospace industries. You will design, implement, and enhance advanced structural dynamics algorithms in our flagship finite element program, Cadence Design System’s suite, working closely with Product Management to meet demanding aerospace and automotive requirements.

You will apply high-level linear algebra to engineering mechanics, develop parallel code for HPC, and diagnose

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant engineering field.
• Proven experience implementing, enhancing, and debugging algorithms inside a commercial-grade parallel finite element code.
• Strong proficiency in C++, FORTRAN and Python and comfortable navigating/refactoring the codebase.
• Mastery of advanced structural dynamics including transient, modal, frequency-response, and non-linear analyses.
• Strong expertise in applied linear algebra for engineering mechanics (sparse solvers, eigenvalue problems).
• Background debugging and optimizing parallel programming paradigms (MPI, OpenMP).

Responsibilities

• Algorithm Development: implement and optimize advanced structural dynamics in FEA software.
• Architecture & Design: translate automotive/aerospace requirements into robust software designs.
• Mathematical Modeling: apply high-level linear algebra to mechanics problems.
• High-Performance Computing: develop and optimize parallel code for modern hardware.
• Code Maintenance & Troubleshooting: diagnose and fix complex numerical issues in a large legacy and modern Fortran/C++ codebase.

Skills

C++

FORTRAN

Python

FEA Expertise

Advanced Dynamics

Linear Algebra

Parallel Computing

Codebase Familiarity

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or Civil Engineering

Tools

MPI

OpenMP

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title: Computational Structural Dynamicist

Role Overview

We are seeking an expert Computational Structural Dynamicist to develop solver capabilities for the automotive and aerospace industries. You will design, implement, and enhance advanced structural dynamics algorithms in MSC Nastran, Cadence Design System’s flagship finite element program. A critical part of this role involves diving deep into our existing codebase to diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex numerical and algorithmic bugs

Key Responsibilities

• Algorithm Development: Implement and optimize advanced structural dynamics capabilities into commercial FEA software.
• Architecture & Design: Work closely with Product Management to translate automotive and aerospace requirements into robust software designs.
• Mathematical Modeling: Apply high-level linear algebra techniques to solve complex engineering mechanics problems.
• High-Performance Computing: Develop and optimize parallel code to ensure high-performance, bug-free execution on modern hardware.
• Code Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex numerical and algorithmic issues within a large, production-grade legacy and modern Fortran codebase.

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or Civil Engineering.
• FEA Expertise: Proven experience implementing, enhancing, and debugging algorithms inside a commercial-grade parallel finite element code.
• Codebase Familiarity: High proficiency in C++, FORTRAN and Python, with comfort navigating, refactoring, and fixing bugs in the codebase.
• Advanced Dynamics: Mastery of advanced structural dynamics, including transient, modal, frequency-response, and non-linear dynamic analyses.
• Linear Algebra: Strong expertise in applied linear algebra for engineering mechanics (e.g., sparse solvers, eigenvalue problems).
• Parallel Computing: Strong background in debugging and optimizing parallel programming paradigms (e.g., MPI, OpenMP).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Aerospace Disciplines: Knowledge of aeroelasticity (flutter, gust response) and rotor dynamics (jet engines, turbomachinery).
• Automotive Disciplines: Knowledge of vibro-acoustics / NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) and powertrain.
• Experience with modern software engineering practices, including regression testing, profiling tools, version control, and continuous integration.

The annual salary range for California is $117,600 to $218,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Benefits

• paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• employee stock purchase plan
• a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
• and more

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