Simulation Engineer
Hybrid (Detroit)Full-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Simulation Engineer at Atomic Industries focused on developing high-fidelity physics-based models for manufacturing processes to reduce tooling lead times and power production-ready simulation pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement simulations for thermal, structural, and material processes
- Validate models against physical test data and real production outcomes
- Work with mesh and CAD data to define simulation-ready geometry representations
- Integrate solvers and workflows into cloud/on-prem hybrid infrastructure
- Collaborate with geometry and software teams to inform design and automation logic
- Optimize simulation runtimes for performance and fidelity
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with physics-based simulation (FEA, CFD, or related)
- Deep understanding of mechanical behavior, contact mechanics, heat transfer, or fluid flow
- Experience with commercial or custom solvers (Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL, in-house)
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++
- Familiarity with geometry formats like B-rep, STL, and volumetric meshes
- Strong ability to reason from first principles and validate models against the real world
Skills
Required:Physics-based simulation (FEA/CFD)PythonC++CAD/mesh handling
Benefits
- Competitive salary and generous equity package
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- 401(k)
- PTO with a 15-day minimum
- Quarterly team travel to Detroit
- Visa support for TN, E‑3, and O‑1 candidates
- Hardware stipend and on-site prototype lab access
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Atomic Industries
The world's first AI powered tool and die maker
Atomic's mission is to replicate high-skill trade knowledge of tool and die makers into AI that powers new manufacturing systems which are orders of magnitude more productive.
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