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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Principal Application Engineer- Electromagnetics, Power & Systems

Synopsys senior full-time

Salary

$160000-$240000 per year

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Description

You will serve as a Principal Application Engineer in the Electromagnetics, Power & Systems team at Synopsys, working with hardware manufacturers across aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

Your role will involve serving as a trusted technical advisor, leading technical evaluations, benchmarks, and proof-of-concept projects using Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Twin Builder/Simplorer, Q3D Extractor, and high-frequency tools for EMC.

You will develop end-to-end multiphysics workflows that connect electromagnetic, thermal, and circuit/system-level analysis, including reduced-order models and digital twins.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Serving as a technical advisor to hardware manufacturers
  • Leading technical evaluations and benchmarks
  • Developing multiphysics workflows
  • Providing expert technical support and guidance
  • Collaborating with sales, product management, and R&D
  • Delivering training and technical presentations

The ideal candidate will have:

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in electromagnetic simulation
  • Deep expertise in electric machines, power electronics, system-level simulation, or EMC/EMI analysis
  • Hands-on proficiency with Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Twin Builder/Simplorer, Q3D, HFSS, or equivalent tools
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, circuit and control fundamentals, and multiphysics coupling

You will have the opportunity to accelerate the adoption of Synopsys simulation solutions across strategic aerospace and defense programs, help customers reduce physical prototyping and testing cycles, and strengthen long-term customer partnerships.

The base salary range for this role is $160,000-$240,000.

Skills

Required

  • electromagnetic simulation
  • Ansys Maxwell
  • Motor-CAD
  • Twin Builder/Simplorer
  • Q3D Extractor
  • HFSS
  • multiphysics workflows
  • electrical engineering
  • physics

Nice to have

  • Python/PyAEDT scripting
  • optiSLang
  • AI-driven design workflows
  • aerospace and defense standards such as DO-160 and MIL-STD

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/pennsylvania/principal-application-engineer-electromagnetics-power-and-systems/44408/102814239792

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