[Hiring] Staff Application Engineer @Synopsys

Role Description

Please note that this role can be flexibly based in the Southern California area.

We Are

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.
• Thriving in fast-paced environments and excelling at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions to customers.
• Possessing a keen understanding of technical requirements and translating them into actionable strategies using advanced software tools.
• Having a background in engineering, physics, or computer science, providing a strong foundation for leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
• Equipped with strong interpersonal skills, allowing effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels.
• Comfortable providing technical leadership, guiding customers in optimizing their workflows, and supporting the deployment of sophisticated software solutions.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a timeline-driven environment.
• Bringing a logical, analytical approach to problem-solving and quickly adapting to new technologies and customer needs.
• Having DoD clearance to engage with government and defense clients on high-value projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead technical discovery, product demonstrations, training, and proof-of-concept evaluations for Digital Mission Engineering software 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.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to identify and drive new growth opportunities within existing accounts.
• Partner with product development teams to translate field feedback into product roadmap priorities.
• Deliver training sessions and consulting engagements that help customers adopt system-level solutions.
• Support field marketing efforts by authoring technical content, presenting at industry conferences, and representing the company.

The Impact You Will Have

• Enable aerospace and defense customers to adopt Digital Mission Engineering workflows that accelerate their design cycles.
• Drive measurable revenue growth in key Southern California accounts by expanding software adoption.
• Build long-term customer relationships that turn one-time software purchases into strategic partnerships.
• Influence product direction by surfacing real customer needs that shape the next generation of Ansys systems.
• Reduce time-to-value for customers by delivering integration solutions that connect high-fidelity simulation models.
• Strengthen Ansys' position in the aerospace and defense market by becoming a trusted technical advisor.
• Create reusable solutions and best practices that scale across the broader customer base.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.
• Experience with Digital Mission Engineering software or similar tools.

Benefits

• In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
• Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package.