Senior Staff Engineer- Structures

Why You'll Love Working Here

At SimuTech Group, we are driving innovation and changing the world through the power of engineering simulation. Our growing team of energetic, tech-savvy professionals works hard every day to inspire our clients to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver transformational products. If you are motivated and driven by a culture where top-notch work ethic and passion are rewarded, then a career with SimuTech Group may be for you.

The Benefits of Being Part of Our Team

• Unmatched Health Coverage: Zero-cost in-network medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family.

• Complete Dental & Vision Benefits: 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance.

• Wellness Programs Tailored to You: Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach.

What Makes This Role Great

• You'll solve complex structural engineering challenges using advanced simulation technologies.

• You'll work directly with innovative customers across aerospace, automotive, industrial, energy, and other industries.

• You'll serve as a trusted advisor, helping organizations expand and mature their simulation capabilities.

• You'll combine technical support, consulting, training, and pre-sales activities in a highly visible customer-facing role.

• You'll influence customer decision-making through predictive simulation and engineering expertise.

What You'll Do

Deliver Technical Support

• Provide technical support to users of ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS Mechanical APDL software through phone, email, and in-person interactions.

• Troubleshoot complex structural simulation challenges and provide practical solution recommendations.

• Establish best practices for simulation workflows, model development, validation, and verification.

Provide Technical Training

• Conduct ANSYS training classes at customer sites, online, and in SimuTech offices throughout the United States and Canada.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction on structural simulation concepts and software applications.

• Develop advanced technical content and educational materials for customers and internal teams.

Provide Consulting Services

• Work with customers to understand analysis requirements, objectives, and expectations.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for consulting engagements.

• Perform advanced structural simulations using ANSYS Mechanical and Mechanical APDL.

• Execute all phases of analysis including model development, meshing, material definition, loading and boundary conditions, solution setup, post-processing, and reporting.

• Analyze nonlinear structural behavior, contact mechanics, large deformation, fatigue, fracture, and failure mechanisms.

• Develop and evaluate alternative design solutions to improve performance and reliability.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations that support engineering and business decisions.

• Lead complex consulting engagements and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Deliver Expert Pre-Sales Support

• Partner with account managers to identify customer software and services needs.

• Answer technical questions throughout the sales process.

• Deliver software demonstrations, presentations, and proof-of-concept activities related to structural simulation.

• Help customers understand how simulation can reduce risk, improve performance, and accelerate product development.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.

• Significant experience performing structural finite element analysis (FEA).

• Demonstrated expertise with ANSYS Mechanical (Workbench) and ANSYS Mechanical APDL; LS-DYNA is a plus!

• Experience working directly with customers in consulting, support, training, or technical sales environments.

• Proven ability to manage and lead complex technical projects independently.

Skills

• Strong theoretical foundation in structural mechanics and numerical methods.

• Experience with linear and nonlinear structural analysis methods.

• Expertise in nonlinear materials including plasticity, hyperelasticity, contact, large strain, and large deformation analysis.

• Experience with implicit dynamics, including modal, harmonic, response spectrum, random vibration, and transient analysis.

• Experience performing thermal analysis, including steady-state and transient studies.

• Familiarity with explicit dynamics methodologies; LS-DYNA preferred.

• Experience with meshing tools including Workbench Meshing, HyperMesh, ICEM, Gridgen, or Mechanical APDL meshing techniques.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to explain complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and serve as a technical leader.

Additional Benefits

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

• Limited Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Professional Development Assistance

• Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Bonus Plan

Location: Remote in the USA or Canada
Travel: Up to 10%
Minimum Experience: 8+ years preferred

Pay Range: $95,000- $125,000 USD *(Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location.)*

Take the Next Step

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team where your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation will make a measurable impact. Apply today to help drive SimuTech Group's mission to revolutionize engineering through simulation.

SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.