Senior Discovery Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)
Core
Validating new defense concepts across space, missiles, air, sensors, and autonomy by building models, simulations, and test setups to prove or disprove assumptions before programs proceed.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC discovery engineer (modeling & simulation)
Builds
Physics-based models, simulations, and test setups for internally and externally funded defense programs
Domain
Defense technology, modeling & simulation, autonomy, sensor fusion
Required skills
First-principles reasoning, rapid domain learning, failure mode analysis, trade study execution, AI tool verification, cross-functional collaboration, technical communication
Preferred skills
8+ years in science/engineering, Math/physics/engineering degree, AI coding agents, domain analysis tools (STK/Astrogator, AFSIM, HFSS, Fluent), breadth in space/missiles/air/GNC/sensors/autonomy
Technologies
Python (numpy/scipy), MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, STK, Astrogator, AFSIM, HFSS, Fluent
Responsibilities
Own concepts from idea through analysis, prototype, and test to a validated answer; Build or adapt models and simulations for specific questions; Pressure-test work by hunting failure modes and surfacing hidden assumptions; Use AI tools as a force multiplier while verifying outputs against references; Translate results into design decisions for hardware, software, and GNC teams; Communicate complex data results to engineers, leadership, and customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC