Lead Product Engineer (Marine Applications)

What You'll Do

• In this role, you will: Test and validate new marine capabilities to ensure quality, robustness, and readiness for release.
• Document new features, validation results, best practices, and user workflows.
• Develop workflows for emerging marine applications.
• Create and enhance scripts and automation tools that improve user productivity.
• Demonstrate product capabilities and help accelerate adoption of marine simulation solutions.
• Partner with Research & Development (R&D), application engineering, and other technical teams.
• Engage with users to understand their needs and help translate insights into product improvements.
• Job Qualifications: We recognise that talent can be developed through a variety of educational and professional pathways.
• If your experience differs from the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply if you believe you can succeed in the role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marine Science, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in product engineering, application engineering, or a related technical role, preferably within marine or simulation-focused environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex engineering workflows and recommend practical improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear technical documentation, guidelines, and reports.
• Experience developing scripts and workflow automation solutions, preferably using Python.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, application engineering, product management, and customers.
• Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Marine simulation workflows.
• AI-assisted coding tools.
• Marine applications such as resistance, seakeeping, propulsion, manoeuvring, and external aerodynamics.
• Automation and optimisation of simulation processes.
• Additional Information: This role is part of an international Product Engineering organisation focused on delivering high-quality simulation solutions for marine applications.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Check what we can offer you: Competitive salary 25 days holiday per year Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance Group Personal Pension Plan Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities Employee Stock Purchase Plan The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization.
• We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for customer engagements, workshops, conferences, or team collaboration.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.