Aerospace Systems Engineer

Job title: Aerospace Systems Engineer

About the Role Synopsys is seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer to drive advanced Digital Mission Engineering and system-level integration for Aerospace & Defense and Intelligence customers. You will lead technical activities across the sales lifecycle, provide technical leadership on Ansys product offerings, translate customer requirements into actionable engineering solutions, and help shape future product features. This role is based in Chantilly, VA or Exton, PA and requires U.S. citizenship due to government security/access requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead and assist in coordinating and executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, including technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, evaluations, and ongoing post-sales support.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on Ansys product offerings to increase sales opportunities and customer adoption.
• Work closely with customers to understand system-level engineering requirements, analyze solutions using Ansys DME products (STK, ODTK, etc.), and articulate the value proposition.
• Develop and implement holistic system-level solutions by integrating technologies such as model-based systems engineering, digital mission engineering, and core physics analysis.
• Collaborate with the Account team, ACE teams, and customers to integrate high-fidelity analytical models into system-level workflows.
• Support product development by translating customer feedback into new features, assist in designing feature implementation requirements, and testing product releases on real-world problems.
• Partner with sales teams to strategize and execute approaches that maximize sales objectives and customer satisfaction, execute consulting services, and teach training classes.
• Design and develop programming user interfaces, automation scripts, and integration code to support customer applications.
• Work onsite 3 days a week with customers to implement best practices and solve real-world engineering problems.
• Contribute to field and digital marketing efforts, author conference presentations, and support business development initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an engineering software environment.
• Hands-on experience with Ansys software or other engineering tools (mission simulation STK, ODTK), MSBE, optimization, CAD.
• Programming proficiency in one or more languages (C, C++, C#, Java, MATLAB, Python, or scripting languages).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations and training sessions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.
• Eligibility for or possession of DoD TS/SCI Clearances (active clearance strongly preferred).
• Logical problem solver with strong analytical thinking.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed in a timeline-driven, dynamic environment.
• Professional demeanor and business acumen, projecting confidence and credibility.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches.