CST Application Engineer – Physical Systems

Cadence Design Systems

. Participate in a one-year, cohort-based development program consisting of two six-month rotations .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,400 - $145,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in coding and scripting, particularly with Python, to automate simulation and data processing tasks. Proficient in using computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools for physics-based simulation and engineering analysis, with a focus on delivering customer-ready solutions and effective communication.

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Python Coding And ScriptingComputer-Aided Engineering (CAE) ToolsSimulation WorkflowsTechnical SupportProblem Diagnosis And Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

PythonSimulation WorkflowsData ProcessingEngineering AnalysisTechnical EnablementProject DeliveryAutomationTroubleshootingProblem DiagnosisPhysics-Based Simulation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cadence CAE Tools

Industry Keywords

Technical SalesCustomer SupportMentoringProfessional ServicesCustomer Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a one-year, cohort-based development program consisting of two six-month rotations
Complete structured learning, hands-on projects, mentoring, and rotational experiences across technical sales, customer support, training, and services
Use Cadence CAE tools to simulate and analyze complex physical systems
Collaborate with technical experts and customer-facing teams to solve engineering problems
Develop practical experience in simulation workflows, application engineering, technical support, and professional services
Apply coding and scripting, including Python, to automate simulation, data processing, and reporting
Develop solutions, demonstrations, technical enablement, and customer collaborations
Diagnose problems, troubleshoot issues, and communicate with customers
Deliver projects, apply simulation best practices, and create customer-ready engineering outputs
Apply artificial intelligence to engineering analysis, workflow automation, knowledge management, and customer service
Transition after successful program completion into a PSDA Customer Service group based on skills, interests, business needs, and available opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent bachelor’s graduate in Engineering
Entry-level candidate
Ability to work with computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools
Coding and scripting skills, including languages such as Python
Ability to support simulation, data processing, and reporting tasks
Knowledge or ability to learn physics-based simulation and engineering analysis
Ability to develop solutions, demonstrations, and technical enablement materials
Ability to diagnose problems and troubleshoot technical issues
Ability to communicate effectively with customers
Ability to participate in project delivery and apply simulation best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation: bonus
Incentive compensation: equity
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Medical plan options
Dental plan options
Vision plan options