Software Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

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Join our Modeling and Simulation team as a Software Engineer to develop and validate software tools for analyzing sensor and vehicle configurations in autonomous systems. You will create accurate models of sensors like LiDAR, cameras, and IMUs, ensuring simulations closely match real-world hardware performance. Your day-to-day involves building and maintaining visualization and analysis tools using C++ and Python within simulation frameworks such as Unreal Engine, conducting technical evaluations to optimize system performance, and collaborating with perception, autonomy, and hardware teams to refine models based on feedback from physical testing. This role requires a strong background in sensor modeling, physics-based simulation techniques, and data visualization skills, ideally complemented by experience with AI/ML for improving simulation fidelity and an understanding of real-world hardware constraints.

Skills

Unreal Engine C++ Python Matplotlib Plotly LiDAR IMUs GPS Physics-Based Modeling Data Visualization Simulation Validation Sensor Modeling Optimization Techniques Machine Learning Systems Integration 3D visualization libraries

What you'll do

Develop accurate models of sensors and vehicles for simulations.
Validate simulated sensor performance against real-world hardware conditions.
Build software tools for visualizing, analyzing, and optimizing configurations.
Conduct technical evaluations to assess sensor performance metrics.
Explore trade-offs in sensor placement and environmental factors for optimization.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience modeling sensors like LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and GPS in simulation.
Proficiency with simulation frameworks such as Unreal Engine.
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python for building simulation tools and analysis pipelines.
Experience creating visualization tools or dashboards for complex simulation results.
Familiarity with physics-based simulation techniques for accurate environmental modeling.
Hands-on experience with physical sensors and understanding of their operational characteristics.

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