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Simulation Engineer

Hardware · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site · Full-time · $130k – $210k + equity

Lead thermal and structural simulation for the glove. Catch issues in models before they cost a rebuild.

What you'll do

  • Build and validate thermal models for sensors, batteries, and enclosures.
  • Develop structural FEA models for stress, fatigue, and stiffness under repeated wear.
  • Correlate simulations with bench test data and improve model fidelity.
  • Run DOE and sensitivity studies that inform mechanical design decisions.
  • Support design reviews with clear technical reports and visualizations.
  • Automate simulation workflows where it saves real time.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
  • 5+ years in thermal, structural, or dynamics simulation.
  • FEA/CFD proficiency (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or similar).
  • Strong fundamentals in heat transfer, materials, and mechanics.
  • Scripting in Python or MATLAB for automation and post-processing.

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