Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Costa Mesa, United States - Anduril Industries

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Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer (or Modeling and Simulation Engineer)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.

Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

We are looking for a Senior Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join our team.

As part of the team you will have the opportunity to develop, implement and maintain a sufficient fidelity virtual representations of the myriad of different vehicles Anduril works on.

In this role you will be required to develop and coordinate deployment and maintenance of vehicle models and simulation instantiations for various programs on going at Anduril.

The ideal candidate has experience working on aerospace systems and understands the right fidelity of sub-system and system level modeling required to integrate with the broader flight control and mission autonomy software to support development.

The role requires the individual to be proficient in vehicle/sub-system modeling and well-versed in coding practices and software integration practices.

If you have a passion for flight and like the idea of building a physics based digital representation of a flying vehicle this is the role for you

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Work on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment from across our portfolio of programs and products:
Simulation solutions for Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithm development
Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) solutions
Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) solutions
Pilot-In-The-Loop (PITL) solutions
Customer product training solutions
Simulation and Test data analysis tools and processes
Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub-system, system and system of system dynamics
Work with internal and external customers to understand simulation requirements and develop efficient modeling and simulation solutions
Own the end-to-end configuration of our SITL, HITL, and PITL for our test vehicles in support of safe and efficient flight tests

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related technical discipline
Senior Modeling Simulation Engineer: 8 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering or related technical experience
Modeling Simulation Engineer Engineer: 3 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering or related technical experience
Experience with aerospace/aeronautical systems (including rotorcraft/VTOL) and/or Subsea vehicles
Experience in flight dynamics/platform physics and control
Nominal proficiency with C/C++
Advanced proficiency with scientific computing systems (Mathworks products (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK etc.), scientific Python (e.g., numpy, scipy)
Flight test data processing/sim correlation experience
Experience with developing sub-system and system level models (Air vehicle, ground vehicles, ground based sensors and other types of complex systems)
Experience with model development to support Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithm development
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
15 or more years or related experience
Advanced proficiency with C/C++
Experience with SITL and HITL simulation infrastructure design, development and deployment for complex systems
Experience with developing emulated/simulation interfaces for on-board avionics

BENEFITS
Competitive base salary + premium benefits + equity (final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise)
Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a winter break)
Premium Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement; 401k offering
16 weeks of paid parental leave

Family planning:
We're proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included.

Unlimited Provisions:
From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office.
Relocation assistance

ANDURIL PRODUCTS

Anduril has been selected as one of the five vendors chosen to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program.

We are honored to be the only non-traditional defense company selected to be part of the program and we are seeking highly motivated engineers to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.

Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.

Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Platinum Healthcare Benefits:
For U.S.

roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully

subsidized

by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support:

Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources:
We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Daily Meals and Provisions:
For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k).

(US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology.

All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.

If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you
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