Description
CX2 is seeking a Lead Modeling & Simulation Engineer to own the architecture and development of its modeling and simulation capabilities. The successful candidate will build high-fidelity digital models of CX2's systems, enable rapid design iteration, validate performance, and support system development across the full engineering lifecycle.
The Lead Modeling & Simulation Engineer will work closely with systems, controls, software, RF, autonomy, and hardware engineers to develop simulation environments that accelerate product development and reduce risk before hardware reaches the field.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of modeling and simulation frameworks for complex defense and aerospace systems
- Developing high-fidelity digital twins to evaluate system performance, mission effectiveness, and operational behavior
- Building end-to-end simulations incorporating flight dynamics, controls, sensors, communications, RF effects, navigation, guidance, and environmental models
- Designing simulation architectures supporting rapid design trades, system optimization, and hardware development
- Developing Monte Carlo analyses, probabilistic performance models, and mission-level simulations
- Partnering closely with systems engineers to define requirements and verify system performance through simulation
- Integrating physics-based models with software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and digital engineering environments
- Analyzing large simulation datasets to identify design improvements and technical risks
- Establishing simulation best practices, coding standards, verification methodologies, and model validation processes
- Mentoring other engineers while serving as the company's technical expert in modeling and simulation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- An active U.S. Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
- 8+ years of experience developing modeling and simulation solutions for aerospace, defense, robotics, missiles, UAVs, autonomous systems, or related industries
- Strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, or similar simulation environments
- Experience modeling dynamic systems, control systems, estimation algorithms, or autonomous behaviors
- A strong understanding of physics-based modeling and numerical methods
- Experience performing system performance analysis, trade studies, and verification through simulation
- The ability to work comfortably across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
CX2 offers a competitive salary, stock options, and benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K enrollment, generous PTO, and professional growth and development opportunities.