Staff Application Engineer- FA&D

Synopsys•USA Off-Site, CA

36d•$112,000 - $168,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Synopsys is the 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. You are an experienced aerospace engineer with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in the aerospace and defense communities. You thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions to customers. You have a keen understanding of technical requirements and can translate them into actionable strategies using advanced software tools. Your 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. You possess strong interpersonal skills, allowing you to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels, from technical staff to C-suite executives. You are comfortable providing technical leadership, guiding customers in optimizing their workflows, and supporting the deployment of sophisticated software solutions. Your professionalism, business acumen, and drive to succeed set you apart, and you are motivated by the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to mission-critical projects. You are self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a timeline-driven environment. You bring a logical, analytical approach to problem-solving, and your ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and customer needs ensures you stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry. With your DoD clearance, you are ready to engage with government and defense clients on high-value projects, supporting both ongoing operations and new growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD
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, with a track record of writing integration code or automation scripts
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. PLM, PDM, SPDM, or CAD are strong pluses.

Nice To Haves

PLM, PDM, SPDM, or CAD are strong pluses.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 in Southern California
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 authoring technical content, presenting at industry conferences, and representing the company in the aerospace and defense community