{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4a41f7ea5a64642bffe08803","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a41f7ea5a64642bffe08803","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a41f7ea5a64642bffe08803","title":"Applications Engineering, Sr Engineer","description":"Sr Aerospace Systems Engineer - Chantilly, VA (13514)\r\nBase Salary Range: $95000 - $142000\r\nAbout Synopsys\r\nAt Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.\r\nAbout the Role\r\nYou are an experienced aerospace systems engineer with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in the Aerospace & Defense and Intelligence 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. You are ready to engage with government and defense clients on high-value projects, supporting both ongoing operations and new growth opportunities.\r\nThis position is based in Chantilly, VA and it requires compliance with U.S. government security and/or access requirements. As a result, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.\r\nWhat You'll Be Doing\r\nLead and assist in coordinating and executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, including technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, evaluations, and ongoing post-sales support.\r\nProvide technical leadership and guidance on Ansys product offerings to increase sales opportunities and customer adoption.\r\nWork closely with customers to understand their system-level engineering requirements, analyze solutions using Ansys DME products (STK, ODTK, etc.), and articulate the value proposition.\r\nDevelop and implement holistic system-level solutions by integrating technologies such as model-based systems engineering, digital mission engineering, and core physics analysis.\r\nCollaborate with the Account team, ACE teams, and customers to integrate high-fidelity analytical models into system-level workflows.\r\nSupport product development by translating customer feedback into new features, assist in designing feature implementation requirements, and testing product releases on real-world problems.\r\nPartner with sales teams to strategize and execute approaches that maximize sales objectives and customer satisfaction, execute consulting services, and teach training classes.\r\nDesign and develop programming user interfaces, automation scripts, and integration code to support customer applications.\r\nWork onsite 3 days a week with customers to implement best practices and solve real-world engineering problems.\r\nContribute to field and digital marketing efforts, author conference presentations, and support business development initiatives.\r\nThe Impact You Will Have\r\nAccelerate adoption of advanced Digital Mission Engineering tools within key aerospace and defense organizations.\r\nEmpower customers to solve complex mission-critical problems using industry-leading simulation and analysis software.\r\nDrive growth and expansion of Ansys solutions, directly contributing to team sales and business development goals.\r\nEnhance the integration of high-fidelity analytical models into customer workflows, improving accuracy and efficiency.\r\nShape future product features and innovations by translating customer needs into actionable feedback for development teams.\r\nFoster long-term customer relationships through exceptional support, consulting, and training, ensuring ongoing success and satisfaction.\r\nAdvance the state-of-the-art in aerospace and defense engineering by promoting best practices and innovative solutions.\r\nWhat You'll Need\r\nBS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.\r\nMinimum of 2 years of professional experience in an engineering software environment.\r\nHands-on experience with Ansys software or other engineering tools (mission simulation (STK, ODTK), MSBE, optimization, CAD).\r\nProgramming proficiency in one or more languages (C, C++, C#, Java, MATLAB, Python, or scripting languages).\r\nDemonstrated ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations and training sessions.\r\nStrong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\r\nAbility to travel domestically up to 25%.\r\nEligibility for or possession of DoD TS/SCI Clearances (active clearance strongly preferred).\r\nWho You Are\r\nLogical problem solver with strong analytical thinking.\r\nExceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.\r\nSelf-motivated and driven to succeed in a timeline-driven, dynamic environment.\r\nProfessional demeanor and business acumen, projecting confidence and credibility.\r\nCollaborative team player, comfortable working across departments and with diverse stakeholders.\r\nAdaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches.\r\nThe Team You'll Be A Part Of\r\nJoin a dynamic team of engineers, software developers, and business professionals at Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI). Our team is dedicated to supporting key accounts in the aerospace and defense sectors, partnering to solve real-world engineering challenges using industry-leading Digital Mission Engineering solutions. You'll collaborate closely with Customer Excellence (ACE) teams, sales, product development, and marketing to drive innovation and customer success.\r\nRewards & Benefits\r\nWe offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. In addition to the base salary, you may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. The actual compensation and total rewards package will be based on a number of factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details upon request.\r\nAt Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. 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