Senior Application Engineer (L3) - Structures, A&D (m/f/d)

Date posted 01/29/2026
Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 14086 Remote Eligible Yes Date Posted 01/29/2026

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a passionate engineering professional with a deep understanding of structural mechanics and simulation-driven product development. With a strong academic background in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, you have honed your expertise through years of hands-on experience in the engineering software industry, particularly within the Aerospace & Defense sector. You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and are eager to serve as a trusted advisor for both internal teams and external customers.

Your technical proficiency is matched by your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively, in both English and German. You take pride in delivering innovative solutions that address real-world challenges, leveraging your advanced knowledge of Ansys or similar CAE tools. Your analytical mindset, organizational skills, and drive for excellence equip you to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.

You are motivated by opportunities to expand your technical horizons, develop customer relationships, and contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge simulation solutions. Whether leading technical presentations, developing best practices, or collaborating with product development teams, you bring energy, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering value at every stage of the customer journey. You are ready to travel as needed and are excited to represent Synopsys in both technical and business settings.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate all technical activities throughout the sales cycle, including discovery, technical negotiations, product demonstrations, and evaluations.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their product development requirements and provide expert guidance on utilizing Ansys solutions to achieve superior performance metrics.
• Develop and deliver professional services, including training sessions and hands-on workshops, to enhance customer productivity and adoption of simulation methodologies.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate customer needs into new features and participate in testing and validation of new software releases.
• Support marketing initiatives by creating promotional materials, authoring conference presentations, and participating in industry events.
• Contribute to the development of application best practices and lead the implementation of Ansys solutions into customer design workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical mentorship to colleagues and customers, and staying current with advancements in structural mechanics and simulation technology.

• Accelerate customer innovation by integrating advanced simulation solutions into their engineering workflows.
• Drive customer satisfaction and loyalty through expert technical guidance and responsive support.
• Influence the evolution of Ansys products by channeling customer feedback into actionable development initiatives.
• Expand Synopsys' footprint in the Aerospace & Defense industry through successful project delivery and thought leadership.
• Enhance the technical capabilities of customer teams, empowering them to achieve breakthrough results in product design and optimization.
• Strengthen Synopsys' reputation as a trusted partner in engineering simulation and digital transformation.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years (BS), 3 years (MS), or relevant (PhD) professional experience in an engineering software environment.
• In-depth experience with Ansys or equivalent CAE, CAD, EDA, or PLM software packages.
• Proven expertise in Mechanical Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Fluency in English and German, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience (2+ years) in the Aerospace & Defense industry as a simulation engineer.
• Some experience accumulated on Automation and Scripting (Python preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 25% (and potentially up to 50%) of the time.

• Logical problem-solver with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communicator, comfortable presenting to both technical and business audiences, including C-level executives.
• Professional, driven, and business-savvy, with a proactive and customer-focused mindset.
• Adaptable team player who thrives in multidisciplinary, multicultural environments.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.