Sr Principal Application Engineer (MSC Nastran)

Location: Shanghai (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of electronic design automation software and hardware tools.

What you will do

• Act as the primary technical consultant for MSC Nastran solutions across the customer lifecycle.
• Develop technical solutions, deliver software demonstrations, and conduct Proof of Concept (POC) studies.
• Support simulation projects involving structural strength, stiffness, modal analysis, vibration, and thermal stress.
• Provide technical support for model setup, mesh generation, material definition, and result interpretation.
• Conduct customer training and workshops to enhance simulation capabilities.
• Collaborate with sales and R&D teams to support customer success and multi-software simulation solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Vehicle Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 15+ years of experience in CAE simulation or engineering analysis.
• Solid understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) principles and MSC Nastran workflows.
• Proficiency in linear static, modal, buckling, nonlinear, and multiphysics simulations.
• Ability to independently manage model preparation, solver tuning, and result analysis.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support and project delivery.

Nice to have

• Experience with Patran or ANSA.
• Knowledge of Digimat, Marc, Dytran, or Fatigue software solutions.
• Understanding of composite material modeling and Python/PCL scripting.
• Experience in automotive, battery, or semiconductor packaging simulation projects.