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Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R4869)

San Diego, California💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Engineering foundational simulation platforms and high-performance C++ models for next-generation autonomous VTOL aircraft.

Role type

Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

Deterministic, high-performance simulation software and infrastructure for autonomous flight evaluation

Domain

Defense technology, autonomous aerospace systems, multiphysics simulation

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

C++ (rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, dynamic systems), simulation software development, verification and validation, system performance analysis, complex build/runtime debugging, aerospace/robotics simulation integration

Preferred skills

C++20, real-time/deterministic software design, multi-threading, DevOps/CI-CD, Hardware-in-the-loop, CMake, profiling tools, Python for data analysis, autonomous aircraft systems experience

Technologies

C++, CMake, GTest, Python

Responsibilities

Develop infrastructure and models in C++ for autonomous aircraft simulation; Architect deterministic, high-performance simulation software; Lead verification and validation (V&V) analysis studies on models and model tooling; Collaborate across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering teams; Train and guide junior engineers in modeling and simulation best practices

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship

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