Senior Electromagnetic Application Engineer Aerospace and Defense(m/f/d)

Altair Engineering
uk
11 months ago
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Transforming the Future with the Convergence of Simulation and Data

Senior Electromagnetic Application Engineer Aerospace and Defense(m/f/d)

Job Summary

Location: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK

Contract Type: Unlimited

Reporting Line: Technical Manager / Technical Director 

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Who We Are

Altair is leading the global convergence evolution toward smart, connected everything by delivering ground-breaking solutions in data analytics, simulation, high-performance computing, and smart connected products (IoT). 

You will find a different culture at Altair in the way we work, how we interact and the collaborative approach we bring to projects. We pride ourselves on a business culture that enables open, creative thinking, and we deeply value our employees and their contributions towards our clients' success, as well as our own. Your ideas are heard, your efforts are visible and your work impacts company growth. Communication is open and teamwork is encouraged. 

What You Will Do

You will be the primary technical account manager responsible for increasing usage of Altair solutions for electronic system design (https://altair.com/electronic-system-design), with a strong focus on high-frequency electromagnetics applications (https://altair.com/feko-applications), with customers and prospects within the Aerospace and Defense Industry in the EMEA region.

Performance Areas 

·Proactively increase Altair footprint in the domains of Electromagnetics and Electronics at Aerospace and Defense accounts.

·Perform technical pre-sales, customer demonstrations, benchmarks, support, consulting, and training

·Analyze customer’s business and technical needs, requirements, and current workflows and match it with Altair Software portfolio.

·Work with the Sales and Technical Account teams to identify, plan and execute strategic activities to supporting growth.

·Proactively network and develop customer relationships.

·Be viewed by the customer as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for all domain specific activities.

·Lead and coordinate account technical activities with other subject matter experts and development teams, ensuring customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

·Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related subject

·5 years of industry experience with antenna design / placement, RCS, radio / radar coverage, EMC/EMI or similar applications

·A thorough understanding of electromagnetic concepts, ideally in Aerospace and Defense

·Excellent presentation and communication skills

·Aptitude for solving engineering problems.

·Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites across Europe. 

·Willingness to work on military assignments

·Citizenship of an EU Country or UK

·Fluent communication skills in English and one additional language among German, French, Italian depending on where the candidate is located

Preferred Experience and Requirements:

·Aerospace and Defense industry experience and passion are a strong plus

·Experience with simulation tools like Feko, CST, HFSS or XFDTD

Soft Skills 

·Professional image and strong business acumen. 

·Strong networker, proactively outgoing.

·Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. 

·Able to build durable relationships with Customer

·Logical problem-solving skills, ability to demonstrate solutions coherently. 

·Self-motivation and strong organizational skills. 

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “Firsts” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

A culture that promotes people and talent Direct communication channels, transnational and open corporate philosophy with team spirit State-of-the-art IT equipment Competitive Salary Outstanding Work/Life Balance Hybrid working model and flexible working hours Company events and joint sports activities Company pension plan Free drinks and fresh fruit

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