Lead Software Engineer (Computational Aeroelasticity)

What You'll Do

• Develop and validate methods for aeroelastic analysis, including flutter, gust response, and aerodynamic-structural coupling.
• Implement numerical methods in production-quality scientific software.
• Apply finite element models, modal methods, and structural dynamics formulations to aeroelastic problems.
• Develop automated tests and take part in software verification and validation.
• Collaborate with aerospace engineers and software development teams.
• Job Qualifications: To succeed in this role, you will bring: MSc, Ph.D., or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in aeroelasticity and structural dynamics.
• Experience developing scientific or engineering software using C++, Fortran, Python, or a similar programming language.
• Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience in one or more of the following is beneficial but not required: Flutter, gust response, aeroservoelasticity, or dynamic aeroelasticity.
• Panel methods, Doublet Lattice Method (DLM), Vortex Lattice Method (VLM), or generalized aerodynamic forces.
• Finite element methods, modal analysis, vibration, or dynamic response.
• Reduced-order modeling, nonlinear aeroelasticity, or aerothermoelasticity.
• Aerospace simulation tools such as MSC Nastran, ZAERO, Abaqus, or equivalent.
• Additional Information: Team: you will collaborate with aerospace engineers and software development teams.
• Languages and tools: C++, Fortran, Python or similar, plus the simulation tools 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.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.