Staff Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Discovery

Anduril Industries•Washington, DC

About The Position

As a Staff 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, Software, Mission Operations, Hardware Engineering and others. You will lead physics-level modeling, mission design, constellation design, simulation and analysis for a wide variety of defense missions. This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Discovery 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.

Requirements

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Strong domain experience in fields like missile defense, Space, radar, sensor fusion, etc.
Proven track record of independently owning and executing program deliverables with little to no management
Outstanding communication skills to include visual presentation of complex data
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

Nice To Haves

10+ years in a relevant Science/Engineering field
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
Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) Trajectory Design & Space Payloads experience
Strong background in orbital mechanics and space environment
Exceptional proficiency with physics-math scripting of your choice (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python+numpy, scipy)
Proficiency with STK and Astrogator
Proficiency with AFSIM
Experience with genetic algorithms, machine learning, AI, and reinforcement learning algorithms

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.