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CAE Engineer jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, defense, and heavy equipment manufacturing, at every level from junior to principal, with specializations in structural analysis, CFD simulation, and NVH modeling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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We are looking for an experienced structures CAE engineer to lead High Voltage battery internals and related system structural design using CAE tools. You will work with battery design & release engineers on cutting-edge battery technologies for managing the battery functional environment to be within specified operating conditions. With your creative and analytical mind, you will use key insights to frame new opportunity spaces and guide the experience vision for our future global customers. You will relentlessly advocate a human centric perspective through all stages of the design process. As a team player, you will create impact by collaborating across the Electrified Propulsion Engineering organization and with key stakeholders of the battery business.
The Ford Global Electrified Propulsion Engineering Team is a growing team committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable and compelling product experiences that continually inspire our teams and customers to go further.
Our diverse Global Electrified Propulsion Engineering Team collaborates closely together as well as with the global suppliers to bring efficiency and value into the battery architecture. Together our team works to understand our changing world, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility – Ford’s vehicles and surrounding experiences.
What you'll do...
- Build 3D battery internal structural analysis CAE models from CAD designs.
- Capable of debugging complicated FE models
- Perform 3D structural analysis simulations on system, subsystem and component level high voltage battery packs in support of battery internals design development using commercial CAE codes like Nastran.
- Evaluate 3D structural analysis results and provide feedback and design direction to vehicle program and battery pack design teams.
- Interact with vehicle-level teams to obtain boundary conditions for battery pack structural level simulations.
- Interact with battery lab and vehicle-level testing teams; specify instrumentation for data collection; process physical structural test results and use the data to correlate CAE models. Interact with extended CAE teams overseas for CAE meshing and geometric clean up tasks.
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You'll have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
- 4 plus years of experience working with structural components and designs
Even better, you may have...
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
- 5 years or more experience in CAE structural modeling and simulation analysis techniques in durability and NVH attributes
- Working knowledge of ABAQUS, Nastran, OptiStruct, Hypermesh, Teamcenter, Vendure/FDYNAM
- Working knowledge of CAE tools for durability assessments such as nCode or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of various structural materials with high strength, energy flow theory and analysis methods.
- Working knowledge and experience using CAE preprocessing codes such as Hypermesh equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing, ABAQUS, Nastran, or equivalent for CAE model solving and post-processing.
- Familiarity with sheet metal related design specs, structural testing setup and data collection experience is a plus.
- Proven record of innovative applications and capability of introducing new ideas for product development
- Working knowledge of optimization CAE tools such as modeFRONTIER and OptiStruct would be a plus.
- Not required, but preferred to have some experience in vibration and durability testing
- Able to mentor young engineers and a good team player Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential
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As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 5 to salary grade 8. Salary grade 5 ranges from $65,100-$109,300; salary grade 6 ranges from $74,300-$124,500; salary grade 7 ranges from $86,600-$144,900; salary grade 8 ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
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In this position...
We are looking for an experienced structures CAE engineer to lead High Voltage battery internals and related system structural design using CAE tools. You will work with battery design & release engineers on cutting-edge battery technologies for managing the battery functional environment to be within specified operating conditions. With your creative and analytical mind, you will use key insights to frame new opportunity spaces and guide the experience vision for our future global customers. You will relentlessly advocate a human centric perspective through all stages of the design process. As a team player, you will create impact by collaborating across the Electrified Propulsion Engineering organization and with key stakeholders of the battery business.
The Ford Global Electrified Propulsion Engineering Team is a growing team committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable and compelling product experiences that continually inspire our teams and customers to go further.
Our diverse Global Electrified Propulsion Engineering Team collaborates closely together as well as with the global suppliers to bring efficiency and value into the battery architecture. Together our team works to understand our changing world, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility – Ford’s vehicles and surrounding experiences.
What you'll do...
- Build 3D battery internal structural analysis CAE models from CAD designs.
- Capable of debugging complicated FE models
- Perform 3D structural analysis simulations on system, subsystem and component level high voltage battery packs in support of battery internals design development using commercial CAE codes like Nastran.
- Evaluate 3D structural analysis results and provide feedback and design direction to vehicle program and battery pack design teams.
- Interact with vehicle-level teams to obtain boundary conditions for battery pack structural level simulations.
- Interact with battery lab and vehicle-level testing teams; specify instrumentation for data collection; process physical structural test results and use the data to correlate CAE models. Interact with extended CAE teams overseas for CAE meshing and geometric clean up tasks.
-
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
- 4 plus years of experience working with structural components and designs
Even better, you may have...
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
- 5 years or more experience in CAE structural modeling and simulation analysis techniques in durability and NVH attributes
- Working knowledge of ABAQUS, Nastran, OptiStruct, Hypermesh, Teamcenter, Vendure/FDYNAM
- Working knowledge of CAE tools for durability assessments such as nCode or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of various structural materials with high strength, energy flow theory and analysis methods.
- Working knowledge and experience using CAE preprocessing codes such as Hypermesh equivalent for geometry cleanup and meshing, ABAQUS, Nastran, or equivalent for CAE model solving and post-processing.
- Familiarity with sheet metal related design specs, structural testing setup and data collection experience is a plus.
- Proven record of innovative applications and capability of introducing new ideas for product development
- Working knowledge of optimization CAE tools such as modeFRONTIER and OptiStruct would be a plus.
- Not required, but preferred to have some experience in vibration and durability testing
- Able to mentor young engineers and a good team player Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential
-
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 5 to salary grade 8. Salary grade 5 ranges from $65,100-$109,300; salary grade 6 ranges from $74,300-$124,500; salary grade 7 ranges from $86,600-$144,900; salary grade 8 ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-DE2
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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 Rivian, General Motors (GM), and American Honda Motor, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive OEMs, aerospace primes, and defense contractors consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many cae engineer jobs are remote?
About 67% of cae engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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