STEM OPT Senior Simulation Engineer Jobs
Senior Simulation Engineer roles in aerospace, automotive, and defense align directly with STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization after your initial OPT year. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your STEM degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field qualifies you to apply.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Job Description:
The Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG) sits within the Technology and Products Group (TPG). We are developing High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions for AI and ML applications! We stack multiple DRAM chips on a high-speed memory controller using TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology, dramatically increasing memory density and bandwidth. Our designs span custom digital and RTL2GDS flows, and we are targeting the lowest power per bit in the industry.
Micron is seeking a highly motivated HBM Thermal Simulation Engineer to develop and execute advanced thermal and thermo-mechanical simulations for next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products. This role focuses on predicting, understanding, and optimizing thermal behavior across complex 2.5D/3D semiconductor packaging systems through physics-based modeling and silicon correlation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-fidelity thermal and thermo-mechanical models for HBM packages, including die, interconnects, bonding interfaces, and system-level integration.
- Perform multiphysics simulations (thermal, structural, and coupled analyses) to evaluate performance, identify risks, and guide design decisions.
- Analyze and explain thermal transport, heat flux distribution, and thermo-mechanical behavior across complex stacked memory architectures.
- Drive simulation-to-silicon correlation by working with characterization and test teams to validate models and refine assumptions.
- Evaluate material properties, layout effects, and package architecture on thermal resistance and hotspot behavior.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, packaging, process, and test teams to enable thermally-aware product development.
- Provide actionable insights, design recommendations, and risk assessments based on simulation results.
- Contribute to development of modeling methodologies and scalable simulation frameworks for HBM and advanced packaging technologies.
Qualifications
- MS + 3 years experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience in thermal simulation or multiphysics modeling within semiconductor or advanced packaging domains.
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and solid mechanics.
- Hands-on experience with multiphysics simulation tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, Fluent, Star-CCM+, FloTHERM or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to model and interpret thermo-mechanical phenomena such as thermal resistance, heat spreading, stress, and material interaction effects.
- Experience with finite element modeling (FEM) and coupled simulations involving thermal and structural domains.
Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of semiconductor packaging technologies, including HBM, 2.5D/3D integration, TSVs, hybrid bonding, and interposers.
- Familiarity with material characterization and effective thermal property extraction across layered or heterogeneous systems.
- Knowledge of simulation-to-silicon calibration workflows and experimental validation techniques.
- Exposure to CFD or flow-based simulation for cooling or package-level heat transfer.
- Scripting or data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, JMP) to automate simulations and analyze results.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Job Description:
The Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG) sits within the Technology and Products Group (TPG). We are developing High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions for AI and ML applications! We stack multiple DRAM chips on a high-speed memory controller using TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology, dramatically increasing memory density and bandwidth. Our designs span custom digital and RTL2GDS flows, and we are targeting the lowest power per bit in the industry.
Micron is seeking a highly motivated HBM Thermal Simulation Engineer to develop and execute advanced thermal and thermo-mechanical simulations for next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products. This role focuses on predicting, understanding, and optimizing thermal behavior across complex 2.5D/3D semiconductor packaging systems through physics-based modeling and silicon correlation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-fidelity thermal and thermo-mechanical models for HBM packages, including die, interconnects, bonding interfaces, and system-level integration.
- Perform multiphysics simulations (thermal, structural, and coupled analyses) to evaluate performance, identify risks, and guide design decisions.
- Analyze and explain thermal transport, heat flux distribution, and thermo-mechanical behavior across complex stacked memory architectures.
- Drive simulation-to-silicon correlation by working with characterization and test teams to validate models and refine assumptions.
- Evaluate material properties, layout effects, and package architecture on thermal resistance and hotspot behavior.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, packaging, process, and test teams to enable thermally-aware product development.
- Provide actionable insights, design recommendations, and risk assessments based on simulation results.
- Contribute to development of modeling methodologies and scalable simulation frameworks for HBM and advanced packaging technologies.
Qualifications
- MS + 3 years experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience in thermal simulation or multiphysics modeling within semiconductor or advanced packaging domains.
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and solid mechanics.
- Hands-on experience with multiphysics simulation tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, Fluent, Star-CCM+, FloTHERM or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to model and interpret thermo-mechanical phenomena such as thermal resistance, heat spreading, stress, and material interaction effects.
- Experience with finite element modeling (FEM) and coupled simulations involving thermal and structural domains.
Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of semiconductor packaging technologies, including HBM, 2.5D/3D integration, TSVs, hybrid bonding, and interposers.
- Familiarity with material characterization and effective thermal property extraction across layered or heterogeneous systems.
- Knowledge of simulation-to-silicon calibration workflows and experimental validation techniques.
- Exposure to CFD or flow-based simulation for cooling or package-level heat transfer.
- Scripting or data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, JMP) to automate simulations and analyze results.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Simulation Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT extension depends on your degree's CIP code appearing on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Engineering and computer science codes typically qualify, but applied mathematics or physics variants may not. Confirm with your DSO before targeting simulation roles.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT requires your employer to be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Use the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before investing time in an application. Defense contractors and aerospace firms almost universally participate, making them reliable targets.
Align your training plan to simulation-specific competencies
Your I-983 training plan must tie learning objectives to your job duties. For Senior Simulation Engineers, map plan goals to specific skills such as finite element analysis, real-time simulation, or model-based systems engineering rather than generic engineering language, which strengthens DSO approval.
Check prevailing wage levels using OFLC Wage Search
Employers sponsoring STEM OPT workers must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run your SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer so you know the wage floor and can identify whether an offer meets DOL requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify-enrolled employers
Targeting the right employers is faster when you can filter by E-Verify status and role type simultaneously. Migrate Mate surfaces simulation engineering roles at employers already enrolled in E-Verify, cutting the manual verification step out of your search entirely.
Request the 60-day job search period strategically
If your simulation engineering position ends unexpectedly, USCIS allows a single 60-day unemployment window during your STEM OPT extension. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends so your authorized unemployment period starts correctly and you don't lose days through delayed reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Simulation Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree falls under a DHS-designated STEM CIP code and the role directly applies that training. Simulation engineering positions in aerospace, automotive, defense, and semiconductor industries routinely qualify because they require specialized engineering or computer science degrees. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO and verify that your job duties map to your degree field before submitting the STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a simulation engineering role?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your actual duties as a Senior Simulation Engineer. Generic descriptions won't satisfy USCIS requirements. Include technical goals such as developing physics-based simulation models, validating real-time systems, or applying finite element methods. Your employer's supervisor signs the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your extension is authorized. Both parties must also submit a six-month evaluation during the extension period.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Use the official E-Verify employer search tool to look up your prospective employer by company name or location. Enrollment status must be active, not simply registered or expired. Many defense and aerospace contractors maintain continuous E-Verify enrollment due to federal contracting requirements, but smaller simulation software firms may not. If a company isn't enrolled, they can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and enrolling takes additional time that can delay your start date.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT end date falls before October 1 of the fiscal year your H-1B visa petition targets, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization and F-1 status until your H-1B status begins. Your employer doesn't need to take additional action beyond having filed a timely H-1B petition. USCIS issues updated guidance each lottery cycle, so confirm current cap-gap rules with your DSO after selection results are announced.
Where can I find Senior Simulation Engineer jobs at employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Simulation Engineer openings filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and visa sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through companies that can't hire you on STEM OPT. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for this role to identify related job titles and industries where simulation engineering demand is highest, then target your applications accordingly.