Senior FEA Architect – Nonlinear Simulation

Cadence

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 218,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match
employee stock purchase plan
health, dental, and vision options

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a senior engineer to research, design, and improve nonlinear finite element analysis technologies for MSC Nastran, Marc, and related simulation products. The role requires deep expertise in nonlinear mechanics and numerical methods, plus engineering software development to build reliable simulation capabilities.

The candidate will lead design and implementation of complex nonlinear analysis technologies, provide technical guidance, and collaborate across engineering, QA, and

Qualifications

  • PhD in an engineering field is required.
  • Strong programming in Fortran and C/C++ with Python familiarity.
  • Experience with nonlinear FEA software and user subroutines.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, and develop nonlinear FEA algorithms for MSC Nastran and Marc.
  • Develop, test, validate, and optimize linear and nonlinear solvers.
  • Create benchmark models and regression testing workflows.
  • Collaborate with QA, product teams to improve performance and release readiness.
  • Prepare technical documentation and training materials.

Skills

Nonlinear mechanics
Numerical methods
Finite element analysis
Fortran
C/C++
Python
English communication
Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSC Nastran
Marc
Linux shell scripting
Linux

Job description

Cadence is seeking a senior engineer to research, design, and improve nonlinear finite element analysis technologies for MSC Nastran, Marc, and related simulation products. The role requires deep expertise in nonlinear mechanics and numerical methods, plus engineering software development to build reliable simulation capabilities.

The candidate will lead design and implementation of complex nonlinear analysis technologies, provide technical guidance, and collaborate across engineering, QA, and

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