Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Space

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As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at Anduril, you will join a team dedicated to developing advanced space mission solutions for military and allied partners. Your role involves designing mission trajectories, building models, and creating simulations to address critical mission needs. You will collaborate closely with various engineering teams to lead physics-level modeling, mission design, and constellation design. Key responsibilities include developing model-driven analysis, understanding the transformational value of Anduril’s platform, and using advanced internal M&S capabilities to provide rigorous analytical products that guide hardware engineering and convince stakeholders of your team's value advantage. Required skills encompass space mission MS&A experience, spacecraft & payload MS&A expertise, strong communication abilities, proficiency in orbital mechanics, and scripting languages such as MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy. This role demands a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by DOD and IC, requiring rigorous analytical solutions to deploy reliable capabilities on tight timelines.

Skills

MATLAB SIMULINK Python numpy scipy STK Astrogator genetic algorithms machine learning reinforcement learning orbital mechanics space environment CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop model-driven analysis and create models for mission solutions.
Design rigorous math and physics analyses to craft compelling value propositions.
Lead physics-level modeling, mission design, and simulation for space missions.
Use advanced M&S capabilities to provide an analytical advantage over competitors.
Communicate complex data effectively through visual presentations and reports.

What we're looking for

Secret security clearance required
Experience in space mission MS&A, including constellation and trajectory design
Proficiency with physics-math scripting (MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy)
Strong background in orbital mechanics and the space environment
Ability to perform detailed spacecraft and payload modeling and analysis
Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data visually

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