Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Space
Quick summary
- Work type
- On-site
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Salary
- $166,000–$220,000 / yr
- Posted
- today
- Nearby
- 99+ roles within 25 mi
Employer
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 2022 open roles on FindRole.
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At a glance
TL;DR · Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Space
As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at the senior level, you will join a team dedicated to supporting government customers in making informed acquisition decisions within the Space domain. Your primary responsibilities include designing mission trajectories, building models for mission solutions, and developing simulations to address critical needs. You will perform operational and mission effectiveness analysis, conduct trade studies via simulation, and provide analytical products that guide DoD decision-making. Essential skills include spacecraft & payload MS&A experience with proficiency in physics-based analyses and scripting languages like Matlab or Python. Preferred qualifications involve a STEM degree, version control tool expertise, software-based trade study experience, and familiarity with tools such as STK and advanced modules. This role demands deep knowledge of space systems and the ability to work within SAP security environments.
What you'll do
- Design mission trajectories for space missions.
- Build models to solve key mission needs in the Space domain.
- Develop simulations to evaluate performance of satellite systems.
- Perform trade studies via simulation and recommend alternative architectures.
- Provide analytical products used to guide DoD decision-making.
What we're looking for
- Spacecraft & payload MS&A experience including physics-based trade-space analyses.
- Proficiency with physics-math scripting languages like Matlab or Python.
- Ability to perform operational and mission effectiveness analysis in various environments.
- Experience conducting software-based trade studies for system evaluations.
- Knowledge of orbital dynamics, satellite payloads, and space domain awareness.