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Stellantis

CAE Safety Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Perform structural and occupant safety analysis using LS-Dyna to evaluate crashworthiness for various Regulatory and third party standards. * Develop and tune restraint components such as airbags ...

Neuralink

Materials Engineer

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

Build, refine, and validate explicit dynamics Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit) to predict mechanical response under high-strain-rate impact loading. * Own the in-house ...

ARA

Staff FEA Engineer 1

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Develop new material constitutive models for LS-DYNA based on available test data and engineering judgement * Troubleshoot and develop solutions for modeling and simulation challenges for the team

eShocan

Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

Develop and maintain occupant safety CAE models using LS-DYNA for frontal and side impact scenarios * Perform system-level analysis to evaluate occupant injury metrics across multiple crash ...

Orano

Mechanical / Structural Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

This qualified individual will be responsible for conducting mechanical/structural static and dynamic analyses using either commercial software tools such as ANSYS and LS-DYNA or by hand calculations ...

S3 Staffing USA

Battery Structural Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

... and LS-Dyna, specifically for automotive structural applications - Strong academic background in solid mechanics, materials, and structural analysis - Proficient in using CATIA for CAD tasks ...

Rivian

Lead CAE Model Build Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$154K - $192K/yr

Safety (LS-DYNA): Manage occupant and structural safety model assembly, ensuring correct contact definitions, material mapping, and barrier setups. * NVH (Optistruct): Lead the creation of trimmed ...

Rivian

Lead CAE Model Build Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$154K - $192K/yr

Safety (LS-DYNA): Manage occupant and structural safety model assembly, ensuring correct contact definitions, material mapping, and barrier setups. * NVH (Optistruct): Lead the creation of trimmed ...

Rivian

Lead CAE Model Build Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$154K - $192K/yr

Safety (LS-DYNA): Manage occupant and structural safety model assembly, ensuring correct contact definitions, material mapping, and barrier setups. * NVH (Optistruct): Lead the creation of trimmed ...

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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for ls dyna in the United States is $94,516.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or industries commonly use LS-DYNA engineers, and what does a typical day look like in this role?

LS-DYNA engineers are most often employed in automotive, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing industries, working on projects involving crash analysis, impact simulations, and structural optimization. A typical day involves building and running finite element models, analyzing simulation results, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with design and testing teams to improve product safety and performance. You may work both independently on simulations and closely with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot issues and iterate on designs. The working environment is generally office-based, though some roles may involve visits to test facilities or manufacturing sites as projects require. This dynamic mix offers great opportunities to develop specialized expertise and advance into senior simulation, technical lead, or project management roles over time.

What is an LS-DYNA job?

An LS-DYNA job typically involves working with LS-DYNA, an advanced finite element analysis (FEA) software used for simulating complex real-world problems, such as crash testing, impact analysis, and material deformation. Professionals in this role, such as engineers or analysts, develop simulations, validate models, and interpret results to improve designs and enhance product safety. These jobs are common in industries like automotive, aerospace, and defense, where high-accuracy simulations are critical for performance evaluation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ls Dyna position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an LS-DYNA engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering or a related field, with expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) and crash or impact simulation. Proficiency in using LS-DYNA software, pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA or HyperMesh, and relevant certifications in CAE tools are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills set top professionals apart in this role. These competencies are essential for delivering accurate simulations, interpreting results, and collaborating effectively on complex engineering projects.

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Application and Support Engineer, LS-Dyna

Phoenix Analysis And Design Technologies

Tempe, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Description:

The Application and Simulation Support Engineer provides technical expertise to support PADT’s customers while also assisting PADT’s ANSYS sales team through strategic pre-sales and technical scoping activities, utilizing engineering knowledge, simulation experience, problem solving, enthusiasm, written and verbal communication, eagerness to learn. Experience in simulation software is required, with preferences for LS-DYNA and Ansys Mechanical.


The Application and Simulation Support Engineer is responsible for helping customers solve complex engineering problems using ANSYS software products. The position involves working closely with customers and internal teams in a consultative and supportive technical role. The ability to research problems and find solutions to a wide variety of problems is paramount. Experience in simulation software is required, with preferences for explicit dynamic/hydrodynamic codes like ANSYS LS-Dyna.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Work closely with potential and current customers to scope technical solutions that meet and optimize their operational needs
  • Collaborate with account managers to identify, advance, and technically drive new opportunities and sustained account support
  • Provide, track, and document first level technical support for existing customer accounts and elevate support when appropriate
  • Develop, organize, and deliver introductory technical training courses on the use of ANSYS structural simulation products
  • Maintain a general understanding of the breadth of technology provided by all ANSYS product offerings and technical solutions
  • Sustain technical proficiency through ANSYS certifications and continual pursuit of personal, technical, and professional growth
  • Participate in and support internal marketing initiatives that drive customer engagement, education, and grow technical capacity
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong theoretical understanding of mechanical structures, dynamics, heat transfer, fatigue, and engineering math as relevant to degree and experience.
  • Minimum of two years experience with commercial structural analysis tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, or Abaqus.
  • 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 Education and Experience:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Experience with ANSYS LS-Dyna
  • Experience mitigating switching noise, resonance filtering and decoupling capacitor optimization
  • Experience with voltage regulator modules and general power distribution network (PDN) design
  • Familiarity with common programming languages (C, C++, Python, etc.)

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.


PADT, Inc. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. PADT, Inc. does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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