Curriculum Architect — Structural Engineering Education

Synopsys, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys invites you to join the Academic Program team to advance engineering education by creating curriculum materials, tutorials, assessments, and certification programs for structural engineering.

You will partner with professors and universities, translate goals into engaging content, and deliver trainings, webinars, and workshops that equip educators and students to apply structural analysis tools effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline, with 3+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with 1+ years.
• Hands-on use of Ansys Mechanical and Ansys LS-DYNA or equivalent software for structural analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build curriculum materials for structural engineering disciplines including lectures, tutorials, learning pathways, assessment libraries, and certification programs that align with how engineering is taught today
• Work directly with professors, researchers, and student teams at universities to understand their goals, challenges, and workflows, then translate that into content and adoption strategies
• Develop content plans for assigned disciplines based on input from academic field teams, application engineers, business units, and direct feedback from educators
• Deliver training sessions, guest lectures, webinars, and workshops that teach educators and students how to apply Ansys Mechanical and LS-DYNA to real structural analysis problems
• Support the academic field sales team by strengthening relationships with universities, identifying opportunities to grow tool usage, and providing technical guidance on product application
• Represent Ansys at conferences, academic events, and webinars to grow adoption and gather feedback on how our education resources are being used in the classroom
• Stay current on pedagogical trends, educational technology, and structural engineering practices to ensure content remains relevant and effective

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related field

PhD in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

Ansys LS-DYNA

Job description

Synopsys invites you to join the Academic Program team to advance engineering education by creating curriculum materials, tutorials, assessments, and certification programs for structural engineering.

You will partner with professors and universities, translate goals into engaging content, and deliver trainings, webinars, and workshops that equip educators and students to apply structural analysis tools effectively.