Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / 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.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Space

As a Senior 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, constellation design, and simulation analysis for diverse space missions. Essential skills include expertise in orbital mechanics, spacecraft & payload MS&A, and proficiency in tools like MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy, and STK. The position requires a deep understanding of the Anduril platform’s transformational value and the ability to communicate complex analytical products effectively to stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Develop model-driven analysis and create models for mission solutions.
  • Design rigorous math and physics analyses to provide clear value propositions.
  • Use advanced M&S capabilities to give analyses an asymmetric advantage over competitors.
  • Lead physics-level modeling, mission design, and constellation design for space missions.
  • Provide analytical products that guide hardware engineering and convince stakeholders of value.

What we're looking for

  • Secret security clearance required
  • Extensive space mission MS&A experience, including constellation and trajectory design
  • Proficiency in physics-based trade-space analyses for spacecraft systems
  • Strong background in orbital mechanics and the space environment
  • Expertise in physics-math scripting languages (MATLAB, Python+numpy, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills for complex data presentation

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