CAD & Simulation Engineer- INTL- India

Post Date

Jul 22, 2026

Location

Palo Alto,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94303
US
Oct 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

SJC-6bbb3d9f-f443-46c5-aa65-2f716333a011

Pay Rate

$11 - $14 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are hiring for a PAA-based project, seeking candidates with strong hands-on experience in CAD modeling and simulation tools. This role is ideal for experienced aerospace, mechanical and electrical engineering professionals with deep expertise in design, CAD engineering, and simulation workflows.

Key Responsibilities:
-Develop CAD models and perform simulation/analysis for aero, mech and elec components
-Validate designs using industry-standard tools (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB)
-Translate technical requirements into simulation models and workflows
-Optimize designs based on simulation results
-Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
-Document methodologies, processes, and outcomes

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-Minimum of 10+ years of experience working in CAD engineering and simulation-focused organizations
-Strong aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering fundamentals
-Hands-on experience with modeling, simulation, or design projects

Proficiency in the following tools as per their domain:
- Mechanical: FreeCAD, CalculiX, Gmsh, ParaView, Python, Cura/PrusaSlicer
- Electrical: KiCad, ngspice, Qucs-S, Python, Octave, FEMM, openEMS
- Aerospace: OpenRocket, OpenVSP, XFoil, AVL, OpenFOAM/SU2, FreeCAD, Python

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-PHD in Mech, Elec, Aero domains

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.