Principal Applications Engineer, Simulation & Automation

Synopsys Inc

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Synopsys Inc. is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer to lead technical evaluations, scope consulting engagements, and deliver proof-of-concept studies that demonstrate how Synopsys simulation and analysis tools accelerate design cycles.

You will partner with sales, drive workshops, and mentor junior engineers while translating customer needs into actionable product requirements. You will build scalable workflows, tackle complex multiphysics problems, and communicate clearly with

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10+ years in engineering simulation or consulting with customers.
  • Deep expertise in nonlinear solids and structural dynamics.
  • Strong experience presenting to engineering teams and executives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical evaluations with customers to scope engagements.
  • Perform proof-of-concept studies and design future-state workflows.
  • Troubleshoot complex multi-physics simulations and improve convergence.
  • Develop Python-based automation to accelerate workflows.
  • Collaborate with product management to translate feedback into requirements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge through workshops.

Skills

Python automation
Engineering simulation
Finite element analysis
Multiphysics
Executive communication
Customer engagements
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical
ANSYS LS-DYNA
Abaqus
NASTRAN

Job description

Synopsys Inc. is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer to lead technical evaluations, scope consulting engagements, and deliver proof-of-concept studies that demonstrate how Synopsys simulation and analysis tools accelerate design cycles.

You will partner with sales, drive workshops, and mentor junior engineers while translating customer needs into actionable product requirements. You will build scalable workflows, tackle complex multiphysics problems, and communicate clearly with

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