CAD and Simulation Engineer

Gramian Consultancy overview

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

Role overview

We are looking for experienced aerospace and mechanical engineering professionals with strong expertise in CAD modeling, simulation workflows, and engineering analysis to contribute to an advanced aerospace-focused AI and engineering project. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience working on complex aerospace systems, simulations, and design optimization initiatives within high-performance engineering environments.

You will work on aerospace design and simulation tasks involving industry-standard engineering tools, helping evaluate and support sophisticated engineering workflows. Candidates with backgrounds in globally recognized aerospace and engineering organizations are strongly preferred.

Contract: Contractor assignment (8 weeks)

Commitment: Part-time (20h/week) or full-time (40h/week) with minimum 4h PST overlap

Location: Remote – India, Mexico, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt

Process: Delivery review • Short interview • Offline assessment

Notes: Strong communication skills are required. Candidates currently working with leading aerospace or engineering companies are highly preferred.

Key responsibilities

Develop and refine CAD models for aerospace-related engineering projects

Perform simulations and engineering analysis using industry-standard tools

Translate engineering requirements into simulation workflows and technical models

Validate and optimize designs based on simulation outcomes

Work with aerospace and mechanical engineering datasets and specifications

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering stakeholders

Document methodologies, assumptions, processes, and results

Support evaluation and improvement of engineering workflows and outputs

Contribute to technically rigorous aerospace design initiatives

Requirements

Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering (PhD preferred)

8+ years of experience in CAD engineering and simulation-focused environments

Strong aerospace or mechanical engineering fundamentals

Hands-on experience with aerospace modeling, simulation, or design projects

Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools such as:

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

Strong written and verbal English communication skills