Application & Support Engineer, High Frequency Electromagnetic Simulation, Antennas

About the role

PADT is seeking an engineer with a strong background in computational electromagnetics and high-frequency simulation to support customers using Ansys HFSS and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, researchers, and product development teams across industries such as wireless, aerospace, automotive, medical, and communications—helping them understand EM behavior, optimize product designs, and integrate simulation-driven decisions into their development process.
• Provide on-going technical support to PADT customers working with Ansys HFSS and related high-frequency simulation tools.
• Train and mentor, from existing or custom-written material, customers and prospects on software applications or use cases.
• Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with customers.
• Aid in the development and generation of formal sales proposals to ensure technical accuracy.
• Cook up and assist the software sales team in delivering technical content such as demonstrations, workflow definitions, defining success criteria, and estimating value/ROI of software.
• Maintain customer relationships in the form of updating presentations, periodic meetings, or account reviews with existing stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on areas of expertise to customers and colleagues.
• Develop technical marketing material for ANSYS including tutorials, blog postings, and videos.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master of Science, higher Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of: High-frequency electromagnetic theory Antenna theory (conceptual + simulation focused, not fabrication) Wave propagation, transmission lines, EM boundary conditions, materials
• Awareness of simulation connectivity to other physics/design aspects (e.g. thermal, reliability, NVH, optical effects)
• Minimum of 2 Years of experience using Ansys HFSS for antenna applications
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and diverse team environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical engineering solutions for difficult problems
• Exceptional customer service aptitude, as well as communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to include PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Available for occasional travel (about 30%)

Preferred

• 3.0 GPA or higher - MS or PhD degree involving high frequency simulation a plus
• Experience in antenna design with Ansys tools including HFSS and Optimetrics or other competitors
• Experience in antenna testing is beneficial
• Experience with transmission theory, EMI/EMC concerns, board level SI or PI analysis
• Prior experience in physical testing/validation/manufacturing a plus
• Prior training/teaching experience is a plus
• Experience with non-Ansys high frequency electromagnetics tools is beneficial
• Familiarity with common programming languages (C, C++, Python, etc.)

Benefits

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate customer needs and occasional travel.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.