Principal Application Engineer- Electromagnetics, Power & Systems

Synopsys•USA Off-Site, PA

17d•$160,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Synopsys is hiring a Principal Application Engineer for its Electromagnetics, Power & Systems Applications Engineering team. The role may be based in Denver, Colorado, or Sunnyvale, California, and supports hardware manufacturers in aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The engineer advises customers on electric machines, power electronics, system modeling, and EMC/EMI challenges, helping them apply simulation solutions to real design problems. The role leads technical evaluations, benchmarks, and proof-of-concept projects using tools such as Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Twin Builder/Simplorer, Q3D Extractor, and high-frequency EMC tools. It develops multiphysics workflows connecting electromagnetic, thermal, and circuit/system-level analysis, including reduced-order models and digital twins. The work also includes technical support, troubleshooting, training, workshops, application notes, and presentations, with approximately 25% travel to customer sites and industry events. The engineer works with sales, product management, and R&D to convey customer needs, guide product enhancements, and influence the product roadmap. The position aims to help customers adopt simulation-driven design, reduce physical prototyping and testing, connect previously siloed analysis workflows, and validate results for mission-critical applications and certification requirements such as DO-160 and MIL-STD. Synopsys describes the role as part of a collaborative team of domain experts focused on customer success and product innovation. The position is employee hire type and is not remote eligible. The U.S. base salary range is $160,000–$240,000. The role may also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses, with comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
At least 7 years of hands-on electromagnetic simulation experience, including understanding and acting on simulation results.
Deep expertise in one or more of electric machines, power electronics, system-level simulation, or EMC/EMI analysis.
Hands-on proficiency with Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Twin Builder/Simplorer, Q3D, HFSS, or equivalent tools in real customer or product contexts.
Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, circuit and control fundamentals, and multiphysics coupling, including thermal and structural effects.
Proven ability to work directly with customers in evaluation, support, and training settings.
Excellent presentation and communication skills for engineering audiences and decision-makers.
U.S. person status required; U.S. permanent resident or green card holder at minimum. U.S. citizenship preferred.
Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time to customer sites.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards such as DO-160 and MIL-STD.
Python/PyAEDT scripting and automation experience.
Familiarity with optiSLang or AI-driven design workflows.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to hardware manufacturers in aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors on electric machines, power electronics, system modeling, and EMC/EMI challenges.
Lead technical evaluations, benchmarks, and proof-of-concept projects using Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Twin Builder/Simplorer, Q3D Extractor, and high-frequency tools for EMC.
Develop end-to-end multiphysics workflows connecting electromagnetic, thermal, and circuit/system-level analysis, including reduced-order models and digital twins.
Support applications including electrified actuation, more-electric aircraft power systems, high-power-density motors and generators, power conversion, and platform-level EMC/EMI.
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and best-practice guidance to support customer adoption and long-term value.
Collaborate with sales, product management, and R&D to communicate customer requirements, drive product enhancements, and shape the product roadmap.
Deliver training, workshops, application notes, and technical presentations at customer sites and industry events.
Travel approximately 25% of the time to customer sites for evaluations, reviews, and training.