Senior Software Engineer (Computational Design)

Company Summary

At Continuous Composites Inc., we are redefining what is possible in advanced manufacturing as the industry leader of Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D®). We are opening new frontiers with our novel manufacturing method for carbon fiber structures, primarily for aerospace customers. We thrive on innovation, rapid iteration, and empowering every team member to take initiative and drive breakthrough solutions. Our mission is to transform industrial manufacturing through pioneering research, creative problem-solving, and relentless execution. 

Your Role on the Team

We are seeking an experienced software engineering specialist in computational design. You are/have: 

• Experienced in solving gnarly computational geometry problems 
• Written and applied numerical optimization methods for physics-based simulation 
• Enjoy deriving new mathematical results from scratch 
• Up-to-date on recent research in computational design 

Responsibilities 

• Develop the next generation of continuous fiber toolpathing software 
• Derive new mathematical formulae for design optimization algorithms 
• Produce and drive adoption of best practices for coding and testing 
• Support cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace/mechanical/civil engineering, or other related field, 8 years related experience 
• Must have at least 3 years expertise developing algorithms in at least 2 of the following 
  • Computational Design 
  • Computational Geometry 
  • Design Optimization 
  • Robotics 
  • Structural Analysis 
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills 
• Strong software development skills in C and Python 

Desired Experience: 

• Advanced computational geometry knowledge: Parasolid, CGM, OpenCascade, CGAL, OpenVDB, etc. 
• Advanced mathematics knowledge: Eigen, calculus of variations, differential geometry, etc. 
• Finite element analysis tools and underlying methods 
• Robotics path planning expertise 
• Additive manufacturing, broadly 
• Experienced with git 
• Relevant Masters or PhD 

Why Join Us?  

• Impact: Work on groundbreaking engineering challenges that will shape the future of manufacturing technology.  
• Team: Join a passionate, empowered group of innovators committed to pushing the limits of what’s possible.  
• Reward: Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits designed to support your growth and well-being.  

Please provide your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Qualified candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.  Candidates need to be lawfully able to work on ITAR or controlled information which requires that the applicant be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62. 

Continuous Composites generally does not provide sponsorship for work visas. 

Salary : $130,000 - $200,000