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The NVIDIA Industrial Engineering organization is a strong and visible team pushing the boundaries of accelerated computing in the CAE domain. We’re looking for a self-starter with a mixture of technical and soft skills to craft technical content to educate and excite developers on groundbreaking technologies in CAE solvers. You will develop content that inspires developers and engineers to adopt the NVIDIA platform through technical marketing assets and enables them through examples, documentation, and tutorials. You will also benchmark EDA workflows to demonstrate the value of the NVIDIA platform in this important industry.
Do you have the rare blend of both technical and communication skills? Are you passionate about groundbreaking technology? Do you love to make highly technical solutions simple and approachable? If so, we would love to learn more about you!
What You'll Be Doing:
Benchmarking: Maintain a suite of CAE solver benchmarking solvers and results across NVIDIA platforms. Build and complete performance studies that demonstrate the value of GPU acceleration for real-world simulation workloads, including scaling analysis, solver comparisons, and workflow profiling.
Building: Collaborate with internal engineering and marketing teams as well as external partners to build product-based how-to technical content — including benchmark methodology guides, performance reference architectures, and solution briefs.
Communicating: Deliver high-quality technical material to engineers, developers, and scientists through blogs, whitepapers, training materials, and conference presentations that highlight benchmark findings and platform capabilities.
Enabling: Build high-quality training materials and documentation to help researchers and developers get the most out of NVIDIA-accelerated CAE workflows.
What We Need To See:
Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of meaningful experience.
3+ years of hands-on familiarity with one or more CAE simulation tools such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, FUN3D, OVERFLOW, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, and HFSS.
Experience with Linux based HPC environments including job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, PBS, LSF) and MPI-based workloads.
Passionate about communicating complex ideas in simple ways.
Strong understanding of how CPU/GPU utilization, memory, and interconnects impact parallel performance.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Master's degree or higher from a leading university in an Engineering or Computer Science related field
Direct experience with multiple ISV applications across CAE and EDA domains
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with containerized HPC environments
We are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most dedicated people in the world working with us. If you are agile, creative, and self-motivated, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.The NVIDIA Industrial Engineering organization is a strong and visible team pushing the boundaries of accelerated computing in the CAE domain. We’re looking for a self-starter with a mixture of technical and soft skills to craft technical content to educate and excite developers on groundbreaking technologies in CAE solvers. You will develop content that inspires developers and engineers to adopt the NVIDIA platform through technical marketing assets and enables them through examples, documentation, and tutorials. You will also benchmark EDA workflows to demonstrate the value of the NVIDIA platform in this important industry.
Do you have the rare blend of both technical and communication skills? Are you passionate about groundbreaking technology? Do you love to make highly technical solutions simple and approachable? If so, we would love to learn more about you!
What You'll Be Doing:
Benchmarking: Maintain a suite of CAE solver benchmarking solvers and results across NVIDIA platforms. Build and complete performance studies that demonstrate the value of GPU acceleration for real-world simulation workloads, including scaling analysis, solver comparisons, and workflow profiling.
Building: Collaborate with internal engineering and marketing teams as well as external partners to build product-based how-to technical content — including benchmark methodology guides, performance reference architectures, and solution briefs.
Communicating: Deliver high-quality technical material to engineers, developers, and scientists through blogs, whitepapers, training materials, and conference presentations that highlight benchmark findings and platform capabilities.
Enabling: Build high-quality training materials and documentation to help researchers and developers get the most out of NVIDIA-accelerated CAE workflows.
What We Need To See:
Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of meaningful experience.
3+ years of hands-on familiarity with one or more CAE simulation tools such as STAR-CCM+, Fluent, FUN3D, OVERFLOW, LS-DYNA, Abaqus, and HFSS.
Experience with Linux based HPC environments including job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, PBS, LSF) and MPI-based workloads.
Passionate about communicating complex ideas in simple ways.
Strong understanding of how CPU/GPU utilization, memory, and interconnects impact parallel performance.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Master's degree or higher from a leading university in an Engineering or Computer Science related field
Direct experience with multiple ISV applications across CAE and EDA domains
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with containerized HPC environments
We are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most dedicated people in the world working with us. If you are agile, creative, and self-motivated, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.CAE Engineer Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CAE engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with at least one major FEA or CFD solver such as Abaqus, Nastran, ANSYS, or STAR-CCM+
- Ability to interpret and correlate simulation results against physical test or experimental data
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks for geometry preparation and mesh generation
- Understanding of material models, failure criteria, and loading conditions relevant to the target industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting simulation findings to cross-functional engineering teams
Tips for Your CAE Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to solver types
Hiring managers scan for the specific solvers you've used, whether Abaqus, Nastran, ANSYS, or LS-DYNA. List each one explicitly alongside the problem type it solved, such as crash, fatigue, or thermal, so your resume clears automated filters and lands in front of a technical reviewer.
Quantify simulation accuracy in results
Vague claims like 'ran FEA models' don't differentiate you. Describe correlation results between your simulation and physical test data, the mesh sizes you managed, or the design weight reductions your analysis enabled, so reviewers can gauge the scale and rigor of your work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cae engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond CAE Engineer
Openings for your skill set are also posted as Simulation Engineer, FEA Analyst, Structural Analysis Engineer, and CFD Engineer. Searching all relevant titles ensures you don't miss roles that match your background simply because the employer used different terminology.
Prepare a simulation portfolio with visuals
Many cae engineer interviews include a technical screen where you walk through past models. Compile two or three documented case studies showing your mesh strategy, boundary conditions, validation approach, and the engineering decision your analysis informed, so you can share your screen confidently.
Negotiate around software license access
When evaluating an offer, ask which CAE software the team holds enterprise licenses for, since access to Abaqus or STAR-CCM+ in-house versus relying on cloud credits affects your day-to-day capability. This detail signals technical seriousness and can surface a real differentiator between similar offers.
CAE Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cae engineers?
The companies hiring the most cae engineers right now include General Motors (GM), Goken, and Goken America, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Automotive OEMs, aerospace primes, and defense contractors consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many cae engineer jobs are remote?
About 32% of cae engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability concentrated in CFD and structural analysis roles where physical hardware access is not required. Positions tied to crash testing, NVH labs, or hardware validation programs are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a cae engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering, then build simulation skills by working through a major solver's academic license during coursework or personal projects. Gain industry exposure through internships or entry-level roles focused on FEA or CFD, document your validation methodology carefully, and pursue solver-specific certifications when they're available to strengthen your profile for specialized roles.
How do you get hired as a cae engineer with little experience?
Apply for roles with titles like Junior Simulation Engineer or FEA Analyst, which typically have lower experience thresholds. Supplement limited work history with a documented project portfolio showing mesh convergence studies, boundary condition rationale, and comparison against published or experimental data. Proficiency in open-source tools like OpenFOAM or Code_Aster also demonstrates initiative when commercial solver access has been limited.
What does the cae engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on tool experience and industry background, followed by a technical phone or video interview where you walk through a past simulation project in detail. A take-home or live modeling exercise is common, testing your ability to set up boundary conditions and interpret results under time pressure. Final rounds usually include a panel with senior engineers and a hiring manager focused on problem-solving approach and communication of findings.
Where can I find and apply to cae engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to cae engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your solver background, seniority level, and target industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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