CAD Integration Software Engineer

Boyd•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boyd Corporation's CFD team is seeking a dynamic software engineer to lead the integration of a commercial 3D geometry modeling kernel (Parasolid or equivalent) into our thermal simulation software. This role is central to modernizing our CAD processing capabilities and will directly impact product quality for engineers across North America. Join a small, collaborative development team working on a mature, commercially deployed simulation product. This role offers significant autonomy in technical decision-making and implementation approach. High-performing engineers have the opportunity to grow into technical leadership positions within the software group. Boyd Thermal is now part of Eaton—bringing together two strong teams to serve high-growth markets like AI, aerospace, and data centers. The combination of Boyd Thermal’s advanced thermal capabilities and Eaton’s power-management expertise creates a best-in-class, end-to-end portfolio that improves reliability and speed for customers. Eaton is investing in both the technology and the people to scale globally, marking the start of a new growth chapter. As integration progresses, some employment programs or benefits may change for select employees. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.

Requirements

3–5 years professional experience with a B-rep geometry kernel such as Parasolid, ACIS, or OpenCASCADE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related engineering field with strong programming foundation
Have the ability to work within a group and have strong leadership skills in code development.
Experience developing scientific, CAE, or engineering desktop applications
Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and common design patterns
Ability to navigate and contribute to large, established codebases
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience migrating between geometry kernels or integrating multiple CAD libraries
Python proficiency for integration work, scripting, and API development
C++ or C#/Python interop experience
Knowledge of mesh generation algorithms and techniques
Background in numerical methods or computational modeling
Prior work in thermal analysis or CFD simulation environments

Responsibilities

Architect and implement integration between a commercial geometry kernel and existing CFD/thermal simulation software, replacing current OpenCASCADE-based workflows
Develop Python integration layers connecting the geometry kernel to CFD solvers and C++ numerical modules
Design APIs for CAD import, geometry healing, and model simplification workflows
Write clean, maintainable code following established architectural patterns and participate in code reviews
Debug and optimize performance for complex geometric operations on large assemblies
Create technical documentation and contribute to user-facing help content