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Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Space

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $166,000 – $220,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Modeling and Simulation Engineer specializing in space mission design, trajectory analysis, and physics-based modeling for AI-powered military spacecraft systems.

Skills & Keywords

orbital mechanicsmission trajectory designconstellation designMATLAB/Python

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop model-driven analysis (and often the models themselves)
Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products
Use our advanced internal M&S capabilities to give our analyses an asymmetric advantage over competitors
Convey the value through life of AI-powered distributed systems over traditional industrial offerings
Provide rigorous analytical products which will be used to guide hardware engineering and convince stakeholders of our value advantage

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Space Mission MS&A experience - for example, working knowledge of constellation design, space trajectory design, and physics-level modeling across a wide variety of space missions
Spacecraft & Payload MS&A experience— ability to perform physics-based trade-space analyses for spacecraft propulsion, power, thermal management, and payloads such as RADAR, SATCOM, and/or EOIR
Outstanding communication skills to include visual presentation of complex data
Strong background in orbital mechanics and space environment
Proficiency with physics-math scripting (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
Strong engineering background, preferably in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, or other related engineering field
3+ years in a relevant Science/Engineering field
Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) Trajectory Design & Space Payloads experience
Exceptional proficiency with physics-math scripting of your choice (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
Proficiency with STK and Astrogator
Experience with genetic algorithms, machine learning, AI, and reinforcement learning algorithms

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

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ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will own the understanding and design of the mission solution which includes designing mission trajectories, building models to help craft mission solutions, and developing simulations to solve key mission needs. You will carefully listen to stakeholder needs and then design rigorous math and physics analyses leading to clear and compelling value propositions. You will work closely with related teams, including Systems Engineering, GNC, Propulsion, Communications, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and others. You will lead physics-level modeling, mission design, constellation design, simulation and analysis for a wide variety of space missions.

This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

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