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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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Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
The Safety Engineer will generate occupant CAE models through multiple development stages.
You will also conceptualize, Design, Engineer, develop, and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles.
You will use your skills in collaboration, systems engineering, FMA/design robustness, CAE and safety DV efficiency to develop world class efficient vehicle architectures for frontal, side, rear, pedestrian impact, roof strength and low speed damageability.
What you'll do...
- Work with Advanced Vehicle Crash Safety and Program Design teams to develop occupant CAE models in LS-Dyna for various crash modes.
- Collaborate with responsible D&Rs and associated component suppliers to ensure component CAE models are properly correlated and/or reasonable initial assumptions are being made.
- Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools, to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
- Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas.
- Assess the system level occupant performance for all relevant impact configurations.
- Optimize the performance of the relevant components needed to meet occupant performance targets (airbags, seat belts, steering column, seats, instrument panel, interior trim etc.)
- Collaborate with the safety structures team in case structural performance of the BIW does not allow meeting occupant performance targets.
- Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
- Work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements.
- Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence and a source of knowledge.
- Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs.
- Support the delivery of the occupant safety attribute with high quality CAE models during all program phases all the way through Start-of-Production.
You'll have...
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Strong engineering mechanics fundamentals
- Highly motivated and creative
- Strong technical skills and expertise in safety and simulation, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving
- 5+ years of experience in occupant safety CAE
- 5+ years of experience in designing and launching new safety systems from concept to production
- Knowledge of global passive safety public domain and regulatory requirements
Even better, you may have...
- Non-linear finite element analysis and correlation capability.
- Program experience in analysis and testing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills
- An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, startup environment in which the team works extremely quickly and oftentimes with little direction.
- Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and clearly articulate significant engineering and material cost efficiencies.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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 8 and ranges from $99,100-166,200
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
#LI-MZ1 #UEV
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
The Safety Engineer will generate occupant CAE models through multiple development stages.
You will also conceptualize, Design, Engineer, develop, and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles.
You will use your skills in collaboration, systems engineering, FMA/design robustness, CAE and safety DV efficiency to develop world class efficient vehicle architectures for frontal, side, rear, pedestrian impact, roof strength and low speed damageability.
What you'll do...
- Work with Advanced Vehicle Crash Safety and Program Design teams to develop occupant CAE models in LS-Dyna for various crash modes.
- Collaborate with responsible D&Rs and associated component suppliers to ensure component CAE models are properly correlated and/or reasonable initial assumptions are being made.
- Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools, to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
- Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas.
- Assess the system level occupant performance for all relevant impact configurations.
- Optimize the performance of the relevant components needed to meet occupant performance targets (airbags, seat belts, steering column, seats, instrument panel, interior trim etc.)
- Collaborate with the safety structures team in case structural performance of the BIW does not allow meeting occupant performance targets.
- Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
- Work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements.
- Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence and a source of knowledge.
- Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs.
- Support the delivery of the occupant safety attribute with high quality CAE models during all program phases all the way through Start-of-Production.
You'll have...
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Strong engineering mechanics fundamentals
- Highly motivated and creative
- Strong technical skills and expertise in safety and simulation, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving
- 5+ years of experience in occupant safety CAE
- 5+ years of experience in designing and launching new safety systems from concept to production
- Knowledge of global passive safety public domain and regulatory requirements
Even better, you may have...
- Non-linear finite element analysis and correlation capability.
- Program experience in analysis and testing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills
- An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, startup environment in which the team works extremely quickly and oftentimes with little direction.
- Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and clearly articulate significant engineering and material cost efficiencies.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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 8 and ranges from $99,100-166,200
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
#LI-MZ1 #UEV
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
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), Tesla, and Rivian, with the largest share of openings in Michigan, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Automotive OEMs, aerospace primes, and defense contractors consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many cae engineer jobs are remote?
About 47% of cae engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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