Senior 6-DOF Simulation Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are looking for a Modeling & Simulation engineer to join our team as a Senior 6-DOF Simulation Engineer. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop, implement and maintain a sufficient fidelity simulations and digital twins of the myriad of different vehicles that Anduril works on.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation solutions for 6DOF and Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithm development
• Develop and maintain Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) tests.
• Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements and integrate GNC software
• Characterization work (aero, optics, actuators, IMUs, etc) for both fixed wing and rotorcraft
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incident.
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a related field with exceptional skills in the field of dynamic systems and control
• 8 years professional experience in a Modeling & Simulation for supporting airborne platforms
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++, Matlab, Simulink, Simulink Embedded Coder, and Python
• Extensive experience in modeling and simulation of linear/nonlinear dynamic systems
• Experience in Monte-Carlo simulations and flight test data analysis tools and processes
• Extensive experience in the mathematical modeling and simulation of aerodynamics, rotorcraft dynamics, sensors and actuators.
• Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub-system, system and system of system dynamics
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• Experience with Flight test data processing/sim correlation experience
• Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms
• Experience with guidance algorithm development

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) that ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.