Senior Aerospace Engineer

We Are:

At Ansys, Part of Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, empowering the aerospace and defense industries through advanced simulation, digital mission engineering, and systems integration. From self-driving vehicles to next-generation defense systems, we lead in simulation software, systems engineering, and workflow optimization. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation, collaborating with passionate teams to solve real-world engineering challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

You Are:

You are a highly skilled engineering professional with a passion for aerospace innovation and digital mission engineering. Your technical expertise is matched by your commitment to collaborative problem-solving and customer success. With a strong academic background in engineering, physics, or computer science, you’ve spent years honing your abilities in simulation, systems integration, and mission analysis. You thrive in dynamic environments, juggling multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and organizational finesse. Your interpersonal communication skills enable you to connect with stakeholders at every level, from technical peers to C-suite executives, translating complex concepts into actionable solutions.

You excel at understanding customer needs and translating them into technical strategies, leveraging your knowledge of Ansys and other industry-leading software. Programming and automation are second nature to you, and you’re comfortable developing integration code and user interfaces to enhance customer workflows. You are motivated by meaningful contributions to the aerospace and defense community, seeking opportunities to drive adoption of cutting‑edge technologies and optimize mission‑critical projects.

Adaptable and self‑driven, you embrace continuous learning, proactively identifying growth opportunities and supporting both your team and clients. Your dedication to excellence and business acumen make you a trusted partner in delivering innovative engineering solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and assist in coordinating technical activities throughout the sales lifecycle, including discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership on Ansys product offerings, guiding customers to maximize sales opportunities and solution adoption.
• Act as a product expert in Digital Mission Engineering (DME) software such as Systems Tool Kit (STK) and Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK), analyzing customer requirements and articulating Ansys’ value proposition.
• Develop and implement holistic system‑level solutions by integrating technologies like model‑based systems engineering, simulation process/data management, and design optimization.
• Collaborate with Ansys Customer Excellence teams and customers to integrate high‑fidelity analytical models into system‑level solutions.
• Operate as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to assist customers in performing analyses, solving engineering problems, and deploying custom software solutions.
• Work closely with product development teams to translate customer requirements into new product features and test new releases on industrial applications.
• Contribute to consulting services and conduct training classes for customers and internal teams.
• Partner with sales teams to strategize and execute approaches that maximize sales objectives within key accounts.
• Work onsite with customers to implement software best practices and address real‑world engineering challenges.
• Design and develop programming user interfaces, automation scripts, and integration code to support customer applications.
• Support field and digital marketing initiatives, author conference presentations, and engage in industry events.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive adoption of Digital Mission Engineering software within key aerospace and defense organizations, shaping future industry standards.
• Enhance customer workflows and mission success by integrating advanced simulation and systems engineering solutions.
• Strengthen Ansys’ market position by providing technical leadership and fostering long‑term customer relationships.
• Accelerate innovation in aerospace and defense through deployment of cutting‑edge technologies and custom software solutions.
• Influence product development by translating customer feedback into impactful new features and functionalities.
• Grow Ansys’ business by supporting sales initiatives, consulting services, and training programs, contributing to team goals and organizational success.
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the engineering community, advancing industry expert