Lead Application Engineer (Defense) (AE3)

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Hiring Remotely in Nagoya, Aichi, JPN
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Senior level
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The Role
Propose Cadence CAE software and consulting solutions for defense customers developing aircraft, missiles, and ships. Assess customer needs, support pre-sales activities, coordinate internal technical teams and external partners, and relay software development issues to overseas engineering teams. The role requires structural analysis expertise, familiarity with CFD, strong communication skills, a mechanical engineering degree, and domestic and international business travel.
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Role Summary
You will be responsible for proposing software solutions - including structural analysis, fluid analysis, mechanism (multibody) analysis, and the management of the associated simulation data - to customers engaged in the development of defense equipment such as aircraft, missiles, and ships. In order to propose these Cadence CAE solutions to customers, you will coordinate with the sales and technical members within the company. Success in this role requires smooth and effective communication.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical proposals in support of sales activities for the various CAE software products of Cadence.
  • Understand customer needs and, based on those needs, propose Cadence products and related consulting services.
  • Coordinate with the domestic technical team and external partners who carry out the actual technical work, and ensure that customer requirements are accurately conveyed to and reflected by them.
  • Report and coordinate development requests, defects, and other issues with the software development departments, which are located mainly overseas.
     

Skills & Attributes

  • Foundational knowledge of linear and nonlinear finite element structural analysis and over 5 years of experience are required.
  • Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis is desirable.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working across multiple services and pre-sales engagements.
  • Able to report, communicate, and consult with internal and external parties at the appropriate times.
  • Must be able to travel for business by train or other means. Must be able to undertake business trips requiring overnight stays. Must be able to travel overseas for business.
  • Written communication skills in English are required. Verbal communication skills in English are desirable.
     

Education & Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required. Master's degree in mechanical engineering is desirable.
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Skills Required

  • Foundational knowledge of linear and nonlinear finite element structural analysis
  • More than 5 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
  • Written English communication skills
  • Ability to travel domestically, including overnight business trips
  • Ability to travel overseas for business
  • Computational fluid dynamics analysis experience
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
  • Verbal English communication skills

Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.

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Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

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