Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementation of Physics AI engagements as the resident physics-domain expert
• Translate customer engineering problems into simulation campaigns, training datasets, and surrogate model architectures
• Set up and run simulations to produce high-quality training data and validate physical fidelity
• Partner with Applied AI/ML Scientists on model selection, training, and validation
• Work with Data & Platform engineers to integrate models into customer engineering workflows
• Co-engineer with customer engineers to build trust through technical credibility
• Travel to customer sites as needed for deployment, training, and reviews
• Provide customer feedback to Product and Research teams to shape the roadmap

Requirements

• Industrial experience in structural mechanics (stress analysis, fatigue, crashworthiness, vibration/NVH, or composite structures)
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Familiarity with a primary deep learning framework like PyTorch
• Experience with API/SDK workflows
• Hands-on experience with Physics AI or physics-informed ML models applied to engineering simulation
• Experience with containerization, distributed computing, and version control
• Strong communication skills for engaging technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and travel to customer sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering or physics background (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil)
• Expertise in structural simulation and Physics AI
• Experience with FEA software such as ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran, or LS-DYNA
• Familiarity with physics-informed AI/ML frameworks like PhysicsNeMo