Simulation Engineer - FEA

Summary: PhysicsX is a deep-tech company focused on accelerating hardware innovation through AI-driven simulation software. As a Simulation Engineer - FEA, you will apply finite element analysis to engineering challenges across industries, collaborating with customers to build CAE models integrated with AI tools. Responsibilities: - Assist in building complex structural and multi-physics models from geometry clean-up and meshing, to simulating and post-processing complex real-world phenomena, integrating experimental data for model validation - Building robust parametric CAD models (NX or CATIA) coupled with simulation pipeline automation through scripting, for executing advanced design optimization and DoE studies - Partner with customers to address their most complex engineering challenges through advanced FEA & AI solutions; communicate results clearly - Working at the intersection of CAE and Data Science to generate high-quality simulation datasets for training Machine/Deep Learning models. Leveraging data sampling techniques to efficiently capture the design space, reduce computational cost, and enhance model accuracy - Accelerate high-fidelity modelling by using Flux (our cloud platform) and on-premise HPC resources, going beyond smart meshing and model setup to achieve real performance gains - Document your work through clear technical reports and process notes, contributing to the team's shared knowledge base - Traveling domestically and globally (North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania) up to 3-4 weeks per quarter to work side-by-side with customers in building solutions on-site Required Qualifications: - 1-2 years of industry experience (post Masters or PhD) in a commercial, non-research environment - Expertise in structural mechanics and materials science - Highly proficient in at least one of NASTRAN, ABAQUS or ANSYS Mechanical - Ability to automate these tools to create scalable optimisation workflows - Proficiency in parametric CAD modelling (NX or CATIA) - Coding in Python, or the ability to quickly learn programming languages - Ability to set up FEA simulations independently - Ability to interpret complex results with depth - Ability to make informed decisions based on solid engineering judgement - Familiarity with turbomachinery analysis, gas turbine, or aircraft structural sizing Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to open-source FEA tools (CalculiX, FEniCS) - Exposure to explicit dynamics (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit) - Experience with multidisciplinary optimization (MDO) - Background in composite materials analysis - Exposure to damage tolerance and fracture mechanics Required Skills: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural Mechanics, Materials Science, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS Mechanical, CAE Model Automation, Open-source FEA Tools, Explicit Dynamics, Parametric CAD Modelling, Python Programming, Turbomachinery Analysis, Gas Turbine Analysis, Aircraft Structural Sizing, Multidisciplinary Optimization (MDO), Composite Materials Analysis, Damage Tolerance, Fracture Mechanics Benefits: Equity options, 5% contribution to 401(k), Free team lunch 1x/week, Private health insurance, Enhanced parental leave, 20 days of Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays), Personal development, Gympass / Wellhub (subsidized), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)