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NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Design Optimization Engineer to join our LPU Packaging team! NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. We've built an incredible legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, an era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand and engage with the world! Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their life's work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world! The position will support the execution of product design either individually or by leading a combination of internal contributors, contractors, suppliers, and Product Design Engineers.

What you'll be doing:

The analyst will play a vital role in defining the best engineering optimization practice from component to system levels as part of the product development cycle.

• Perform structural and dynamic analysis

• Perform Multiphysics analysis across various physical domains to reflect real use case conditions and feedback to design improvement

• Produce and maintain models generated from in-house and commercially available software codes that simulate mechanical loading conditions, dynamic environments (Shock&Vibration), and thermos-mechanical simulations

• Familiar with customized coding for commercially available tool to further expand the tool capability

• Document analysis through formal reports that are clear, detailed, and timely

• Present analysis reports and test results at program reviews

• Provide rapid analysis results to support conceptual studies and rapid prototype development

• Assess and propose new simulation strategies to improve product development

• Mentor junior engineers and cross-train other engineering fields

What we need to see:

• Master's degree in Engineering/Structural Mechanics or equivalent experience; Ph.D. in Engineering/Structural Mechanics preferred

• 10+ yrs of relevant experience

• Robust understanding of Static/Structural Dynamics/ Multiphysics analysis and experience with finite element modeling

• Proficient with plastic and metallic structures fabricated by various manufacturing methods, general composite technology, and associated structural analysis

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent teams (e.g., systems engineering, thermal, mechanical design, test) in a highly integrated team environment

• Experience with ANSYS, LS-Dyna, Matlab, CREO or similar modeling tools.

• Familiarity with modern substructure modeling, assembly technology, and component mode synthesis

• Creativity/innovation to implement root cause analysis related to failures

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience in the planning and execution of static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock tests for server, consumer, or automotive hardware

• Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools

• Understanding of thermal and thermo-structural analyses

• Understanding of automotive, server, and consumer devices, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods

• Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or similar) for analysis and data manipulation

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working with us and our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state of the art fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, and Robotics. We have a real passion for perfection and for building products that excite the imagination. If you share these values and have the experience and skills to participate, we would love to have you join our team.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5, and 216,000 USD - 345,000 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.