Embedded Systems Engineer II (Test And Evaluation)

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This is a unique position as a hybrid Application/Consulting Engineer (AE). You will be responsible for helping drive new growth and adoption of Digital Mission Engineering (DME) software (Systems Tool Kit, Orbit Determination Tool Kit, etc.) within key customer accounts in the Aerospace and Defense industries in the Southwest regions as well as filling a critical role as an embedded expert with our Air Force customer, helping to deliver a custom software solution critical to protecting our National Security. The AE is a key member of the Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) sales team, and is critical to achieving sales goals and growing key accounts. The AE operates as part a dynamic team of engineers, software developers and business professionals who assist customers in performing analyses, solving problems, and integrating and deploying custom software solutions.

As an Embedded Expert you will be the face of Ansys with an important national security customer. You will work with our project manager and software developers to continue the modernization and enhancement of a deployed software solution. Your responsivities will include requirements development, software development, software administration and installation, as well as analytical support for the mission using the deployed Ansys tools.

Based out of the Las Vegas, NV area, the AE will be focused on ongoing support of existing customers, working on current high value projects. The AE will also be engaged in new growth opportunities with the Account Managers (AM) to drive further adoption of DME software into key organizations. Up to 50% of your time will also be fulfilling contracted onsite support requirements for our Air Force customer.

Currently, AGI is searching for experienced candidates with a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the national security and who have the technical and interpersonal skills required to do so in our fast-paced work environment. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Lead/Assist in coordinating and executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle such as technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations • Provide technical leadership on company product offerings and guidance on increasing sales opportunities • As a product expert with one or more Ansys systems and platform products, work with customers to understand their system-level engineering requirements; analyze how to address customers’ requirements using Ansys systems and platform products; articulate Ansys’ value proposition. • Develop and implement holistic system-level solutions by leveraging technologies and disciplines such as tool integration, model-based systems engineering, simulation process and data management, design exploration and optimization, and digital mission engineering. • Support use of our technology for space, air, remote sensing (all phenomenologies), communications and radar, and system of systems applications. • Familiar with the software development lifecycle and web technologies preferred.

Software test experience is highly relevant, as is experience with STK integration. This position is supported by the software development team. • Leading the day-to-day aspects of the project, communicating with the customers and AGI, leading training, paving the road for future growth, and generally being the daily face of Ansys. • Operate as part of a dynamic team of engineers, software developers and business professionals to assist customers in performing analyses, solving problems, and integrating and deploying custom solutions • Contribute to consulting services and conduct training classes • Work in partnership with the sales teams to strategize and execute sales approaches to maximize sales objectives • Design/develop programming user interfaces, automation scripts and integration code in support of customer applications • Support Ansys field and digital marketing, author conference presentations Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience • Required education and degree type: BS in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field with a string background in computer science • Required minimum years of professional experience in an engineering software environment:

BS5, MS3, or PhD0 • Demonstrated use of relevant Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial process integration, optimization, systems engineering, mission simulation, PLM, PDM, SPDM, and CAD software packages • 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 25% of time • Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment • Communication and collaboration skills necessary to work with other departments, especially sales, marketing, business development, and product development • DoD TS/SCI Clearances 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:

BS8, MS6, or PhD3 • 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 • Demonstrated ability preparing and delivering various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally