Senior RF/Antenna Application Engineer

Company: ANSYS, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Date: Jul 18, 2024Company: AnsysRequisition #: 14820Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human AdvancementWhen visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation.Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.Summary / Role PurposeJoin the Ansys Customer Excellence team to partner with our customers to engineer what's ahead, solve their real-world engineering problems, deploy Ansys software in their design workflows, and grow Ansys' business. As a hands-on subject matter expert, you will use expert-level engineering knowledge to provide technical pre-sales support, perform professional services, and help translate customer requirements into exciting new product features.We are looking for a Senior RF/Antenna Application Engineer. The RF/Antenna Application Engineer will have knowledge of designing/simulating microwave components, antennas, antenna arrays, filters, radomes, RF boards, and/or other RF components. This individual will support customers on-site and remotely in the Washington, D.C. area. If your skills match this profile, we welcome you to submit your application for consideration!This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in coordinating and executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle such as technical discovery, negotiate technical success criteria, product presentations, demonstrations and evaluations. Work independently within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interact with customers to understand their product design needs and engineering design workflows; analyze how to address customers' requirements using Ansys products and platform, articulate Ansys' value proposition.
• Assist in creating differentiating simulation solutions using the Ansys platform and products; deploy the solutions within customers' design workflows.
• Develop competence as a subject matter expert and industry expert.
• Collaborate with the Ansys product development teams to translate customer requirements into exciting new product features; test new releases of Ansys products on industrial problems, develop application best practices.
• Support Ansys field and digital marketing, author conference presentations.
• Contribute to consulting services, conduct introductory and/or intermediate training classes.Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience
  • Required education and degree type: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Required minimum years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+5, MS+3, or PhD+0.
  • Demonstrated use of relevant Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, PLM software packages.
  • Experience with antenna applications or RF component design; and coupled RF-thermal simulations.
  • Design knowledge of antennas, RF components, matching networks, and installed antenna performance.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge and previous usage of ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS SIwave, ANSYS Q3D Extractor or other simulation software involving real world, industry level applications.
  • Knowledgeable with package, printed circuit boards and connector design processes and EDA Tools.
  • Fundamental knowledge of high frequency, microwave and antenna concepts including S-parameters, wave propagation, antenna radiation patterns, scattering analysis, and component coupling/interference analysis.
  • Subject matter expert in one or more relevant disciplines within Ansys' business and is/will be sought out for advice by other Ansys engineers.
  • Logical problem-solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in writing and speaking English.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, possesses a sense of urgency.
  • Projects a professional image and demonstrates business acumen, driven to succeed.
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 50% of time.
  • DoD TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required (or the ability and willingness to obtain them).Preferred Qualifications and Skills
    • Preferred education and years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+8, MS+6, or PhD+3.
    • 2 years of experience in application engineering, customer support, or consulting services type customer facing roles using engineering software.
    • Ability to interact effectively with senior business managers and C-level executives.At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential.INCLUSION IS AT OUR COREWe believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.WELCOME WHAT'S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYSAt Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions.Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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