Senior Simulation Consulting Engineer

Ansys, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity component

Job summary

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services.

We partner with customers across industries to maximize R&D capability and productivity. You are a customer-focused engineering professional applying Python-based automation and modern simulation methods to accelerate insight and product development, serving as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related technical field.
• 2+ years in engineering simulation, process optimization, or technical consulting with direct customer interaction.
• Deep knowledge of nonlinear solids and structural mechanics, dynamics, FEA methods.
• Hands-on experience with FEA tools such as Ansys Mechanical, LS-Dyna, Abaqus, NASTRAN, and related modeling procedures.
• Experience with Python-based workflow automation using product APIs and libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing consulting engagements from scoping through delivery, owning technical strategy and execution for simulation workflow.
• Develop Statements of Work and service proposals reflecting customer needs with clear scope.
• Run workshops to diagnose workflow gaps and define future-state vision using Synopsys tools.
• Troubleshoot complex multi-physics issues and remove blockers impacting timelines.

Skills

Engineering simulation

Finite element analysis

Python automation

Communication skills

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace

PhD (preferred) in ME/AE

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

Ansys LS-Dyna

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services.

We partner with customers across industries to maximize R&D capability and productivity. You are a customer-focused engineering professional applying Python-based automation and modern simulation methods to accelerate insight and product development, serving as a