Software Engineer

h3About Cadence /h3pAt Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. /ppCadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial and health. /ph3Job Details /h3pJob Title: Software Engineer (Textile Composite Modeling) /ppLocation: Mont Saint Guibert, Belgium /ppReports to: Sr Software Engineering Manager /ph3Job Overview /h3pAs a Software Engineer (Textile Composite Modeling), you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation multiscale simulation technologies for textile composite materials within Cadence’s DIGIMAT product suite. This role sits within a collaborative RD team whose work directly enables engineers across the automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial sectors to predict material performance with greater accuracy and efficiency. You will combine deep expertise in composite materials science, virtual manufacturing, and software development to translate research into robust, production-ready simulation capabilities used by some of the world’s most innovative manufacturers. /ph3Job Responsibilities /h3ulliDesign and implement multiscale material models for textile composites, including woven, braided, NCF, and 3D woven architectures within the DIGIMAT simulation platform. /liliDevelop virtual manufacturing workflows that capture the influence of manufacturing processes (draping, infusion, RTM, compression molding, and curing) on composite material performance. /liliBuild and validate homogenization methods and continuum mechanics models covering damage and failure behavior for a range of composite material systems. /liliCreate and maintain automated workflows for textile composite model generation, characterisation, and correlation against experimental data. /liliContribute to and lead RD projects spanning the full lifecycle from concept and algorithm development through to industrial deployment and customer validation. /liliCollaborate with materials scientists, manufacturing engineers, and software developers to integrate new simulation capabilities into production-quality software releases. /liliEngage with industrial partners and customers to understand application requirements, present technical findings, and gather validation feedback. /liliApply software engineering best practices – including version control (Git/SVN), containerisation (Docker), testing, and CI/CD pipelines – to maintain code quality and release reliability. /liliIdentify and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI/ML‑assisted simulation acceleration, to continuously advance the state of the art within the DIGIMAT roadmap. /li /ulh3Job Qualifications /h3ulliPhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline – or equivalent demonstrated research and industry experience. /lili5–8 years of post‑doctoral or industrial RD experience in composite materials modeling, with direct expertise in textile composites and multiscale simulation methods. /liliAdvanced knowledge of composite material modeling and simulation, including homogenization, continuum mechanics, and damage and failure modeling. /liliStrong understanding of textile composite architectures (woven, braided, NCF, 3D woven) and their relationship to manufacturing processes and structural performance. /liliProficiency in at least one of C++, C#, or Python, with experience developing and validating simulation software in a research or commercial environment. /liliFamiliarity with finite element platforms such as Abaqus, Marc, LS‑DYNA, Nastran, or similar tools. /liliExperience working with software development practices including Git or SVN, Docker, automated testing, and CI/CD workflows. /liliStrong scientific communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly to both research colleagues and industrial customers. /li /ulh3Additional Skills/Preferences /h3ulliHands‑on experience with textile preform generation and characterisation tools such as WiseTex, TexGen, DFCA, or equivalent. /liliKnowledge of virtual manufacturing and process simulation tools including PAM‑RTM, or equivalent resin flow and cure simulation software. /liliExposure to AI/ML techniques applied to materials modeling or simulation acceleration. /liliExperience developing Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) workflows connecting process, microstructure, and performance. /liliContributions to peer‑reviewed publications or conference papers