Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer - High-Impact Design

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

401(k) match

PTO

Parental leave

Medical plan

Job summary

Axon is seeking a senior mechanical simulation specialist to lead the development and validation of high-fidelity models for next-generation products. You will drive nonlinear analyses and tie simulation results to physical testing, collaborating across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to influence durable and manufacturable designs.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in mechanical simulation for high-reliability products, with advanced tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience applying mechanical simulation and engineering analysis to product development.
• Advanced proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, nonlinear material behavior, fatigue, impact, vibration, numerical methods, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating simulation models through correlation with physical testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation efforts for next-generation Axon products from concept development through production.
• Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity simulation models for mechanical components and complex system-level assemblies.
• Perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses including impact, vibration, fatigue, drop, shock, and other mechanical loading conditions.
• Support simulation-driven product development by providing early analytical insight during concept development, prototyping, and product validation.
• Partner with Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality & Reliability, Failure Analysis, and Test Engineering to influence product architecture through simulation-driven design.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

Job description

Axon is seeking a senior mechanical simulation specialist to lead the development and validation of high-fidelity models for next-generation products. You will drive nonlinear analyses and tie simulation results to physical testing, collaborating across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to influence durable and manufacturable designs.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in mechanical simulation for high-reliability products, with advanced tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, and