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Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer -Tactical, Reconnaissance and Strike

andurilindustriesSeattle, WA

💰 $191,000 – $253,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer developing high-fidelity 6DOF simulations and digital twins for autonomous drone flight control and guidance systems.

Skills & Keywords

6DOF simulationFlight controlAerodynamics modelingMATLAB/Simulink

Compensation & Benefits

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ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Modeling & Simulation engineer to join our team. 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. The ideal candidate has experience working on aerospace systems and understands the right fidelity of sub-system and system level modeling required to integrate with the broader flight control and mission autonomy software. The role requires the individual to be proficient in vehicle/sub-system modeling and well-versed in coding practices and software integration practices. If you have a passion for flight and like the idea of building a physics based digital representation of a flying vehicle this is the role for you!

What You’ll Do
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
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