Strategic Student Program: Software Development (CAE) Internship (Summer 2026, PLM)

Summary: Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation. They are seeking a Software Development Intern to contribute to their Simcenter STAR-CCM+ meshing software, assisting with testing and development of meshing related features. Responsibilities: - You will be expected to be a problem-solver helping to deliver high-quality software that delights our customers - Manual testing of existing features and features in development by the meshing team - Submission of bug reports from the above testing - Create test cases for the automated testing suites - Suggest tests for the automated testing suites - Evaluate and provide feedback on the usability of certain features and workflows - Develop/modify scripts for collection and analysis of test results - Profiling of certain features to find performance bottlenecks - Initial analysis of incoming bug reports - Based on experience, results of the above tasks and the length of the internship, the intern may also be given additional tasks in support of developing meshing algorithms Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited university - Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship by the company - A minimum 3.0 GPA - Be enrolled in an accredited MS or PhD engineering program in Mechanical Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Science, Computer Science, or related field, and will have completed at least one year as of summer 2026 - Working from home is an option, but we prefer candidates located near one of our primary development offices (e.g., Austin, TX, Lebanon, NH, Seattle, WA, Cincinnati, OH) - Engineering simulation experience is a hard requirement (applied math is a plus) - Classroom or practical experience with at least one commercial simulation package that includes mesh generation - A genuine interest in the simulation of real-world engineering problems using computational methods - Knowledge of meshing algorithms and their development - Experience in implementing object-oriented, C++ code - Ability to work well in a team environment and independently - Experience with using MPI parallel environments for simulation - Java, C++, or other similar programming languages - Classroom or practical experience with commercial CFD or Multiphysics software such as STAR-CCM+ or Ansys - Linux Shell Scripting Experience - Python Scripting Experience - Experience working on both Windows and Linux operating systems - Parallel programming experience - Practical meshing algorithm development experience - Experience with building CAD models Preferred Qualifications: - Any AI experience/interest Required Skills: Engineering simulation experience, C++ programming, Commercial simulation package Important Skills: Meshing algorithms knowledge, Python scripting, Linux Shell scripting, Parallel programming Nice-to-Have Skills: AI experience/interest, Teamwork, Problem-solving Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Employee discounts at our top customer sites, Networking with our global leaders, Mentorship from senior employees, Individual career development planning, Professional and technical workshops, Paid volunteer time off, Energetic student community, Leadership opportunities, Potential for full-time offers after university graduation and completion of the program, Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees., This position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave and paid volunteer time off.