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Software Dev Intern – CAE & FEA; C++, Python

Job in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, 15317, USA
Listing for: Ansys, Inc.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Python
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Software Dev Intern – CAE & FEA (C++, Python)

Join the Ansys Student Internship Program to apply your education to solve real world engineering problems, advance career skills and experience work  student intern will be part of the Ansys Mechanical team and will work together with the team to develop advanced engineering features in Mechanical flagship product. The intern will get an opportunity to experience how software development is done to solve engineering problems in an intuitive and integrated Mechanical environment and will contribute to advance engineering features like fracture mechanics, linear dynamics, coupled field analysis etc .

The intern will also get to experience of how software design principles apply in an engineering discipline to simulate physics for next generation products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop new features using object oriented programming language in state-of-the-art Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software application based on the Finite Element Method (FEA)
  • Engages a network of expert professionals to collaborate and accomplish development objectives
  • Investigate defects in production code.
  • Develop unit tests for the developed features.
  • Analyze results and improve the usability of the software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree program in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science or related engineering field
  • Design and implementation of object-oriented application features using C++ programming language.
  • Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or equivalent
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in using Microsoft Visual Studio and Software Configuration management tools (SVN, GIT)
  • Coursework in the area of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies
  • Experience in doing research in engineering discipline like fracture mechanics, reduced order models, additive manufacturing etc or computer science domain like distributed computing, parallel programming, artificial intelligence/machine learning etc
  • Knowledge of software design patterns and test-driven development

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments:

  • Amaze with innovative products and solutions
  • Make our customers incredibly successful
  • Act with integrity
  • Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

  • Adaptability:
    Be open, welcome what's next
  • Courage:
    Be courageous, move forward passionately
  • Generosity:
    Be generous, share, listen, serve
  • Authenticity:
    Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

  • We commit to audacious goals
  • We work seamlessly as a team
  • We demonstrate mastery
  • We deliver outstanding results

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE

We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on.

Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of…

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