Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer, HITL Focus

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
96 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer, HITL Focus

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MSA) Engineer - HITL Focus The Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MSA) Engineer - HITL Focus joins the team to develop, implement, and maintain high-fidelity virtual representations of various vehicles. This role involves designing and maintaining Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) and Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) simulation environments to enable safe, rapid iteration of flight control and autonomy software with real avionics hardware before live flights. Key responsibilities include developing solutions for Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithm development, performing Monte-Carlo simulation analysis, and conducting post-flight data correlation. The candidate will utilize C/C++, Mathworks products like MATLAB and SIMULINK, and scientific Python libraries such as numpy and scipy. The role addresses the technical challenge of creating physics-based digital representations for aerospace systems, including rotorcraft and VTOL vehicles, to validate mission autonomy software and ensure vehicle performance through closed-loop testing with physical hardware.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity virtual representations of various vehicles for simulation use.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) infrastructure for complex aerospace systems.
  • Manage the end-to-end configuration and operation of SITL and HITL environments to ensure safe flight test execution.
  • Coordinate and execute HITL test campaigns to validate GNC algorithms and mission autonomy software.
  • Develop emulated interfaces for on-board avionics systems to enable closed-loop hardware testing.
  • Troubleshoot real-time simulation issues including timing constraints, hardware interface problems, and model discrepancies.
  • Perform Monte-Carlo simulation analysis and develop tools for simulation and test data analysis.
  • Support flight test operations through pre-flight validation and post-flight data correlation to improve model fidelity.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering for the Senior role.
  • 3 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering for the Engineer role.
  • Experience with aerospace/aeronautical systems (including rotorcraft/VTOL) and/or subsea vehicles.
  • Experience in flight dynamics, platform physics, and control.
  • Proficiency with C/C++ and advanced proficiency with scientific computing systems like MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.
  • Experience with flight test data processing, simulation correlation, and developing models for GNC algorithm development.
  • Hands-on experience with HITL or SITL simulation operations, including test setup, execution, and debugging.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

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