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About the Role

PhysicsX is seeking a Simulation Engineer - FEA to apply finite element analysis to real-world engineering challenges. This role involves building CAE models integrated into AI-tools, working directly with customers, and applying expertise in structural mechanics and materials science.

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.
• Build 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.
• Work at the intersection of CAE and Data Science to generate high-quality simulation datasets for training Machine/Deep Learning models.
• Leverage 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 work through clear technical reports and process notes, contributing to the team's shared knowledge base.
• Travel 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.

Requirements

• Proficiency in at least one of NASTRAN, ABAQUS or ANSYS Mechanical.
• Proficiency in parametric CAD modelling (NX or CATIA) is an advantage.
• Ability to quickly learn programming languages is an advantage.
• 1-2 years of industry experience (post Masters or PhD) in a commercial, non-research environment.
• Confident setting 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 is a natural fit.
• Background in composite materials analysis alongside some exposure to damage tolerance and fracture mechanics, would be a strong fit.
• This position is open to US citizens only due to the nature of our aerospace and defense work.

Skills

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Structural mechanics
• Materials science
• NASTRAN
• ABAQUS
• ANSYS Mechanical
• Python
• Parametric CAD modelling
• NX
• CATIA
• Explicit dynamics
• LS-DYNA
• Abaqus/Explicit
• Multidisciplinary optimization (MDO)
• Composite materials analysis
• Damage tolerance
• Fracture mechanics
• CAE
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years industry experience (post Masters or PhD)

Education Level

• Masters or PhD

Salary/Compensations

• $138,000 to $217,000

Benefits

• Equity options
• 5% contribution to 401(k)
• Free team lunch 1x/week
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced parental leave (3 months full pay paternity, 6 months full pay maternity)
• 20 days of Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
• Personal development support
• Gympass / Wellhub (subsidized) for employee and up to 3 family members
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

About the Company

• PhysicsX is a deep-tech company with roots in numerical physics and Formula One, dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation at the speed of software.
• We are building an AI-driven simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries.
• PhysicsX unlocks new levels of optimization and automation in design, manufacturing, and operations — empowering engineers to push the boundaries of possibility.
• Our customers include leading innovators in Aerospace & Defense, Materials, Energy, Semiconductors, and Automotive.

Equal Opportunity

• We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.
• To help make a change, we sponsor bright women from disadvantaged backgrounds through their university degrees in science and mathematics.
• We collect diversity and inclusion data solely for the purpose of monitoring the effectiveness of our equal opportunities policies and ensuring compliance with UK employment and equality legislation.
• This information is confidential, used only in aggregate form, and will not influence the outcome of your application.