Applications Engineer Sr. Staff

Synopsys•Exton, PA

13d•$95,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

Synopsys is a leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. This role is for an experienced aerospace engineer with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in the aerospace and defense communities. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions to customers. A keen understanding of technical requirements and the ability to translate them into actionable strategies using advanced software tools are essential. A background in engineering, physics, or computer science provides a strong foundation for leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Digital Mission Engineering (DME), simulation, and model-based systems engineering. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels, from technical staff to C-suite executives. The candidate will be comfortable providing technical leadership, guiding customers in optimizing their workflows, and supporting the deployment of sophisticated software solutions. Professionalism, business acumen, and a drive to succeed are key. The role requires self-motivation, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timeline-driven environment. A logical, analytical approach to problem-solving and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and customer needs are important. A DoD clearance is required to engage with government and defense clients on high-value projects, supporting both ongoing operations and new growth opportunities.

Requirements

BS or MS in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an engineering software environment
Demonstrated experience using or supporting engineering software in a customer-facing role such as application engineering, consulting, or technical support
Programming ability in one or more of the following: Python, C++, C#, Java, or MATLAB
This position requires a government Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration
Strong technical communication skills, you can explain a complex system-level tradeoff to a customer in a way that makes sense and moves the conversation forward
Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time to customer sites, conferences, and internal meetings
Experience with Digital Mission Engineering software (STK, ODTK, TETK) or similar tools in process integration, optimization, systems engineering, and mission simulation.

Nice To Haves

You can walk into a room with incomplete information, ask the right questions, and leave with a plan that the customer believes in and can execute
You are comfortable context-switching between writing integration scripts in the morning and presenting a technical roadmap to a senior program manager in the afternoon
You manage multiple customer engagements at once without dropping threads, you know what needs to happen next week and what can wait until next quarter
You push back when a proposed solution does not fit the customer's actual problem, even when it means a harder conversation in the moment
You are self-directed enough to own your accounts and collaborative enough to pull in the right people from sales, product, and engineering when you need them
You think about the long game, you are not just closing this evaluation, you are building the relationship that leads to the next three expansions

Responsibilities

Assist in technical discovery, product demonstrations, training, and proof-of-concept evaluations for Digital Mission Engineering software (Systems Tool Kit, Orbit Determination Tool Kit, Test & Evaluation Tool Kit) with aerospace and defense customers
Work onsite with customers to deploy software, implement best practices, and solve real-world mission simulation and systems engineering problems
Design and develop custom integration code, automation scripts, and user interfaces in Python, C++, Java, or MATLAB to connect Ansys tools into customer workflows
Collaborate with Account Managers to identify and drive new growth opportunities within existing accounts, translating customer technical requirements into clear value propositions
Partner with product development teams to translate field feedback into product roadmap priorities and test new releases against industrial use cases
Deliver training sessions and consulting engagements that help customers adopt system-level solutions involving model-based systems engineering, design optimization, and simulation process management
Support field marketing efforts by attending industry conferences and representing the company in the aerospace and defense community