Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R4869)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure and models in C++ for autonomous aircraft simulation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in modern aerospace and software engineering.
• Architect deterministic, high-performance simulation software.
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) analysis studies on models and model tooling.
• Collaborate tightly across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure our simulation mirrors real aircraft behavior and mission scenarios.
• Contribute to platform-agnostic simulation tooling to accelerate future development efforts.
• Train and guide junior engineers in modeling and simulation best practices.

Job requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in simulation software development with C++ competency; exceptional candidates with less experience and demonstrated depth will be considered.
• Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and the physics of dynamic systems.
• Proven experience developing or integrating simulation systems for robotics, aerospace, and/or other complex dynamic systems (e.g., maritime, space, defense ground systems, or gaming).
• Ability to debug complex build and runtime environments.
• Experience with simulation verification and validation.
• Strong communication skills across software, hardware, and systems disciplines.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance; Secret clearance eligibility requires US Citizenship.