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$171,450 — $314,390 USD/yr

CAE/PLM Architect (Design)

United StatesUnited States·Torrancemid
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Key Responsibilities

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Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. 

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Design and Engineering Systems organization at Divergent requires a senior technical architect to design and implement industrial-strength, interactive 3D desktop and web-based CAE applications. This role builds scalable web enabled desktop-application foundation, reduces development risk for the broader team.

  • Architect and design high-performing, easy-to-use, interactive 3D desktop and web CAE applications for the DES suite 
  • Architect scalable GPU job architecture for clustered GPUs 
  • Implement core application frameworks and delegate development through the greater engineering team 
  • Drive faster creation of complex desktop applications through hands-on technical leadership and foresight 
  • Ensure industrial-grade quality, usability, and performance across desktop tools 
  • Align architecture with DES organizational strategy and prevent risk from fragmented ownership 
  • Mentor and guide engineers on desktop-app best practices, addressing the team’s current expertise gap 
  • Partner with DES / Platform IPT leadership to integrate architecture with long-term computational-design goals 

Requirements

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  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
  • Sr Principal level experience in desktop software architecture 
  • Deep, demonstrated experience creating high-performing, interactive 3D desktop applications (CAE / PLM / engineering software preferred) 
  • Proven ability to architect complex systems and delegate implementation across engineering teams 
  • Strong understanding of graphics/3D rendering pipelines, UI architecture, and desktop software engineering 
  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls 
  • Familiarity with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and CAE desktop ecosystems 
  • 10+ years in industrial / CAE application development 
  • Experience in GPU compute and scheduling 
  • Experience integrating topology optimization, computational geometry, or CAE solvers into interactive desktop tools 
  • Track record building software used by mechanical/research engineers at scale 
  • Onsite

What We Offer

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At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E07 - E09 as evaluated through our interview process. 

✓E07 / Principal Engineer: $171,450 - $235,740
✓E08 / Sr. Principal Engineer: $197,990 - $272,240
✓E09/ Technical Fellow: $228,650- $314,390
✓Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
✓Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
✓Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
✓Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
✓Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Responsibilities

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Torrance, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$171,450–$314,390 a year
39% above the $175,000 median for Architect jobs on Jobera (655 salaries).
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United States
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October 24, 2026
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CAE/PLM Architect (Design)$171,450 — $314,390 USD