Staff Computational Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement computational algorithms to solve complex engineering problems related to manufacturing processes (e.g., quoting, optimization, quality control).
• Design, develop and deploy algorithms to extract geometric features from 2D and 3D CAD models.
• Design, develop and deploy algorithms to detect Design for Manufacturability (DFM) issues of 2D and 3D CAD models.
• Identify practical solutions to problems involving 2D and 3D geometry, topology, numerical analysis, manipulation of curves, surfaces and boundary representation topology.
• Leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to improve efficiency and decision-making within the manufacturing platform.
• Collaborate with operations and product teams to understand critical issues and develop novel solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate computational solutions into Xometry's production workflows.
• Document code and algorithms for maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in computational engineering and related fields.

Preferred candidate profile

• M.S. or PhD degree in applied math, physics, computer science, or engineering required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in applying computational methods to solve engineering problems with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated experience in building CAD/CAE systems: surface modeling, solid modeling, part/assembly modeling, drafting.
• Demonstrated experience in developing geometric modeling kernel, especially working with analytical geometry, parametric modeling, freeform geometry (NURBS, spline surfaces, Bzier curves), topological data structures (B-Rep scheme), geometry healing and repair, high-performance data structures and algorithms.
• Participation in the development of 3D modeling applications, like SolidEdge, SmartPlant3D, SurfaceWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks, ACIS is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with HOOPS Exchange API, PRC and DXF format and specifications.
• Research experience in computational geometry, differential geometry, computational fabrication, computational dynamics, or related fields.
• Proficient in linear algebra, multivariable calculus, numerical methods, differential equations and other areas of scientific computation, like floating point arithmetic and numerical error analysis.
• Familiarity with industry-specific standards (e.g., ISO, ASME) and guidelines for CAD/CAE software.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials science.
• Fluent in C++ (C++11/14/17), including tools like CMake, GDB, SWIG, etc.
• Experience in Python, Cython, numpy, numba and cloud computing platforms a plus
• Proficiency in software engineering best practices, including object-oriented design, code versioning, and testing.
• Strong documentation skills for developing user manuals, technical reports, and internal documentation to support maintainability and reproducibility.