Senior Principal Application Engineer - Physical Systems
Core
Senior presales engineer specializing in multi-physics CAE simulation software (Nastran, Dytran, etc.), translating complex customer engineering challenges into simulation-driven solutions for automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.
Role type
Senior Principal Application Engineer (Presales)
Builds
CAE simulation workflows, proof-of-concept studies, and technical demonstrations for digital product development.
Domain
Mechanical Engineering / Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) / Finite Element Analysis (FEA) / Multi-physics Simulation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals (solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials science), multi-body dynamics, structural analysis (linear/nonlinear FEA, fatigue, durability, crash, NVH), CFD applications (aerodynamics, thermal management, conjugate heat transfer, multiphase flow), solver technologies, meshing strategies, numerical methods, CAD/PLM integration
Preferred skills
Experience with competitor solutions, HPC/cloud/GPU acceleration environments, digital twin initiatives, advanced materials (composites), electrification
Technologies
Nastran, Dytran, Odyssee, FTI/Simufact, CAD, PLM, HPC, Cloud, GPU
Responsibilities
Partner with sales teams to drive technical strategy, engage with customer design teams to understand workflows, deliver high-impact technical presentations and demonstrations, develop and execute advanced proof-of-concept studies, architect end-to-end CAE solution workflows, provide technical leadership in deal strategy, support RFIs/RFPs with technical responses, build trusted advisor relationships, lead technical objection handling, conduct competitive technical benchmarking, enable internal sales teams through training, troubleshoot technical issues during evaluations, drive revenue growth through technical excellence, travel to support customer engagements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
