Working student 20 hours / week - Computational mechanics

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Job Description

Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 13480 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 23/11/2025

Internship Title: Engagement in IGA-Development in LS-DYNA

Introduction: We drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

Internship Experience:
At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide - and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive - both at work and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Get acquainted with isogeometric analysis (IGA) in LS-DYNA by creating new models and running/troubleshooting simulations.
Conduct literature surveys and study relevant publications on advanced topics such as locking in non-linear isogeometric shells/solids and local refinement schemes like THB-Splines.
Implement, test, and evaluate selected concepts within a user-defined interface developed by our expert team; analyze results, refine existing concepts, and develop best-practice guidelines.
Collaborate regularly with developers, write detailed technical reports, and present findings to Ansys teams.

What You’ll Need:

Currently studying towards a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM subject with a minimum grade of 1.0–2.0/5.0 (German grading scale).
Motivated to learn, with strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to write, understand, and present in fluent English.
Knowledge of Continuum Mechanics and Computational Solid Mechanics is preferred.
Authorized to work in Germany and able to work at the advertised location without relocation assistance.
Preferred: Experience with computer languages, numerical algorithms, fundamentals of high-performance computing, Linux OS, and a general understanding of IT hardware and systems.

Key Program Facts:

Program Length: 6 months part time as a working student, with the option to extend to a master's thesis project.
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Working Model: In-office
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
Start Date: January 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

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