Senior Multiphysics Simulation Engineer - FEA & VMC

Cadence; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 92,400 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, and vision plan options

Job summary

Cadence in Irvine, California is seeking a Principal Customer Service Engineer to support advanced simulation services across multiple industries. This role involves leading FEA-based consulting projects, developing tailored simulation workflows, and performing complex analyses. Candidates should possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7-10 years of experience with Multiphysics CAE tools, and strong programming skills, particularly in Python. The position offers an annual salary range of $92,400 to $171,600 plus benefits including a 401(k) plan and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• 7-10 years professional experience with Multiphysics CAE tools.
• Strong experience managing multiple technical projects.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting, including Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of FEA-based engineering consulting projects.
• Develop end-to-end simulation workflows for customer needs.
• Perform analyses including linear/nonlinear stress, thermal, and dynamic simulations.
• Prepare reports and present results to customers.
• Support presales activities including discovery calls and proposals.

Skills

Multiphysics CAE tools (e.g., Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus)

Programming/scripting (including Python)

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline

MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Python

Fortran

Nastran

Ansys

Abaqus

Job description

Cadence in Irvine, California is seeking a Principal Customer Service Engineer to support advanced simulation services across multiple industries. This role involves leading FEA-based consulting projects, developing tailored simulation workflows, and performing complex analyses. Candidates should possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7-10 years of experience with Multiphysics CAE tools, and strong programming skills, particularly in Python. The position offers an annual salary range of $92,400 to $171,600 plus benefits including a 401(k) plan and paid vacation.