Forward-Deployed Physics & Simulation Engineer (On-Site)

Periodic Labs; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Periodic Labs in Menlo Park is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to develop AI-driven simulations for advanced manufacturing. This hands-on role requires strong expertise in numerical simulation and proficiency in Python, as you will engage closely with customer teams onsite.

The position comes with a competitive compensation range of $180,000-$250,000 annually and requires a willingness to travel, particularly to Taiwan. Join us in pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in numerical simulation of physical systems.
• Hands-on experience building or running simulations.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end simulation workflow with customer teams.
• Build and calibrate physics-based simulations.
• Drive iterative recipe optimization.

Skills

Numerical simulation of physical systems

Python for scripting and automation

Strong communication skills

Comfort working with customer engineering teams

Self-starter orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent

Star-CCM+

Job description

Periodic Labs in Menlo Park is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to develop AI-driven simulations for advanced manufacturing. This hands-on role requires strong expertise in numerical simulation and proficiency in Python, as you will engage closely with customer teams onsite.

The position comes with a competitive compensation range of $180,000-$250,000 annually and requires a willingness to travel, particularly to Taiwan. Join us in pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.