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You will play a key role in reducing vehicle mass, improving performance, and influencing design decisions for current and next-generation vehicle platforms .\n\nThis position offers the opportunity to contribute early in the design cycle while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver world-class vehicle structures.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSet up and execute structural optimization studies , including design space definition, constraints, and objective functions.\n\nInterpret optimization results and propose practical, manufacturable design solutions .\n\nPerform subsystem and full-vehicle level optimization focused on stiffness, stress, mass, and performance.\n\nApply multi-domain and multi-material optimization strategies across vehicle systems.\n\nUtilize industry-standard CAE tools such as OptiStruct, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, and BetaCAE .\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to balance performance across NVH, crash, durability, and manufacturability .\n\nProvide design guidance during early concept phases to influence architecture and material selection.\n\nSupport automation and workflow efficiency through Python or TCL scripting (preferred).\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering , or a related field.\n\n4+ years of total engineering experience , including 1–2 years focused on CAE optimization .\n\nStrong fundamentals in finite element analysis (FEA) and structural mechanics.\n\nHands-on experience with CAE optimization tools such as OptiStruct and NASTRAN.\n\nFamiliarity with HyperWorks and BetaCAE environments .\n\nStrong analytical mindset with the ability to translate simulation results into actionable design guidance.\n\nPreferred Skills & Traits\n\nExperience working in automotive, EV, or high-performance vehicle development .\n\nExposure to multi-material structures and lightweighting strategies.\n\nScripting experience using Python or TCL .\n\nEnthusiastic, fast learner with strong problem-solving abilities.\n\nCollaborative team player with excellent communication skills.\n\nPerformance Evaluation\nPerformance will be assessed through task-based evaluations , focusing on solution quality, technical rigor, and contribution to design outcomes.\n\nWhy Join\n\nInfluence vehicle architecture and performance at the concept and development stages.\n\nWork on cutting-edge CAE optimization challenges in a high-impact engineering environment.\n\nCollaborate with experts across design, simulation, and manufacturing disciplines.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Prospance","rawCompany":"prospance","city":"Newark","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-21T03:12:50.304Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CAE Optimization Engineer","description":"Purpose & Impact\nThis role supports advanced vehicle design and engineering teams across multiple domains—including NVH, crash, durability, and manufacturing —by applying CAE-driven structural optimization techniques . 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