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# Lead Application Engineer (Defense) (AE3)

Full-time Manager or lead Operations 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/NAGOYA-02/Lead-Application-Engineer--Defense---AE3-_R56241)

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## Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

### Role Summary

You will be responsible for proposing software solutions - including structural analysis, fluid analysis, mechanism (multibody) analysis, and the management of the associated simulation data - to customers engaged in the development of defense equipment such as aircraft, missiles, and ships. In order to propose these Cadence CAE solutions to customers, you will coordinate with the sales and technical members within the company.

Success in this role requires smooth and effective communication.

### Key Responsibilities

Provide technical proposals in support of sales activities for the various CAE software products of Cadence. Understand customer needs and, based on those needs, propose Cadence products and related consulting services. Coordinate with the domestic technical team and external partners who carry out the actual technical work, and ensure that customer requirements are accurately conveyed to and reflected by them. Report and coordinate development requests, defects, and other issues with the software development departments, which are located mainly overseas.

Skills & Attributes Foundational knowledge of linear and nonlinear finite element structural analysis and over 5 years of experience are required. Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis is desirable. Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working across multiple services and pre-sales engagements. Able to report, communicate, and consult with internal and external parties at the appropriate times.

Must be able to travel for business by train or other means. Must be able to undertake business trips requiring overnight stays. Must be able to travel overseas for business. Written communication skills in English are required. Verbal communication skills in English are desirable.

### Education & Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required. Master's degree in mechanical engineering is desirable. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 3 days
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/NAGOYA-02/Lead-Application-Engineer--Defense---AE3-_R56241)

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