EVONA · 16 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer – Agentic Computational Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expEVONA is an innovative and rapidly growing defense and space technology organization seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Agentic Computational Engineering Applications Lead to drive AI-powered hardware design across propulsion, mechanical systems, and PCB development. This role involves leading the development of AI-driven applications for generating and validating production-ready designs for complex systems.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Josiah Burgess
Responsibilities
Owning the roadmap for AI applications that generate 3D geometry or end-to-end PCB designs from performance requirements
Leading automated workflows between MCAD, ECAD, and simulation tools such as CFD, FEA, thermal, and signal integrity solvers
Embedding real-world manufacturing constraints into automated design validation
Developing topology optimization and generative design workflows that produce build-ready geometry
Collaborating with propulsion, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to validate AI-generated designs against test data
Mentoring junior engineers and AI specialists
Driving experimentation around simulation acceleration and new generative methods
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years, in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computational Engineering
Experience across both mechanical and PCB domains
Experience designing and analyzing hardware that operates in demanding environments
Strong programming skills in Python or C++
Experience automating CAD or CAE tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Ansys, COMSOL, Star-CCM+, or ECAD tools such as Altium
Hands-on familiarity with CFD, FEA, SPICE, or related numerical methods
Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering initiatives
Clear evidence of a builder mindset and pushing engineering tools beyond standard workflows
Preferred
Background in topology or shape optimization
Experience with CAD/EDA automation or auto-routing
Practical fabrication experience such as machining or additive manufacturing
Propulsion, plasma physics, or fluid dynamics experience
Experience applying AI or automation to hardware development workflows
Personal engineering projects demonstrating hands-on capability
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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