Senior SW Engineer ACE (PCB Design),

Experience designing and analyzing real hardware that flies or operates in demanding environments (propulsion, structures, mechanisms).

Strong programming skills in Python or C++, with experience automating CAD and CAE tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, Ansys, COMSOL, Star-CCM+) or experience with ECAD tools (Altium, etc.).

Hands-on familiarity with CFD, FEA, SPICE, or related numerical simulation methods.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects and mentor junior engineers.

Evidence of a “builder” mindset: side projects, labs, or prior roles where you pushed tools, simulations, or hardware well beyond what was handed to you.

In-depth knowledge and experience across both PCB and mechanical design would make for the strongest candidates.

$165,000 - $250,000 USD

$165,000 - $250,000 USD

$165,000 - $250,000 USD

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We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Agentic Computational Engineering Applications Lead (Mechanical/Propulsion/PCB) to serve as the senior domain leader for AI-driven mechanical, propulsion, and/or PCB design within the ACE team.

In this role, you will lead applications that generate and evaluate designs for systems such as Hall effect thrusters, solid rocket motors, nozzles, structural hardware, and radiation-hardened electronics.

You will bridge computational physics, CAD automation, and manufacturing constraints to ensure that AI-generated designs are physically valid and buildable.

You will own a critical slice of the ACE application roadmap and help mentor a small group of exceptional engineers.

This role is for someone who loves both hard physics, hard software, and hardware, and who is motivated by compressing the path from “idea” to “hot fire” by orders of magnitude.

You will be joining the Agentic Computational Engineering (ACE) team, a specialized group within our Advanced Technology Development organization.