Simulation and Applied AI Researcher

Job Title: Simulation and Applied AI Research Professional

Job Location: Princeton, NJ 08540

Contract Duration: 8 months (potentially more)

Job Mode: Hybrid

W2 candidates only

Local candidates are preferred

Position Description: In this role, you will play a key part in advancing the next-generation simulation methods and their application to design, manufacturing, commissioning and operation tools that align with client strategic goals in automation, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

You will have the unique opportunity to work hands-on with client proprietary simulation tools, gaining experience with cutting-edge platforms that are shaping the future of engineering innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research on next-generation physics-based simulation methods for design, control, manufacturing, and operations.

• Integrate optimization and AI/ML-infused approaches into simulation workflows to improve modeling, manufacturability, performance prediction, reusability, and reliability analysis.

• Develop digital twin applications for mechatronics products.

• Experience with various physical laws (heat transfer, structures, electrical circuits, fluid dynamics, and electromagnetism).

• Domain knowledge on some of the following verticals: automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, or buildings.

• Work with client business units to understand customer requirements, gaps, and technology development, and to transition research outcomes to clients products.

• Present, explain, and demonstrate technical results with customers on abstract levels in internal meetings, visits, video conferences, and external conferences.

• Protect the results of your work through patent applications and publish results at conferences or in top journals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar, from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 4 years of research or development experience in simulation, optimization and applied-AI.

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in product design and operation.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in python, and C++ programming languages.

• Experience working in international project teams with strong customer orientation and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in English (verbal & written).