Mission Simulation Engineer →

psyc-defence; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced startup environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Work on cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

An aerospace and defense technology company based in Bengaluru is looking for a Mission Simulation Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining simulation environments for testing unmanned systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field, and strong programming skills in Python or C++. Preferred qualifications include experience with UAVs and familiarity with simulation platforms. Join to work on cutting-edge technologies that impact defense and robotics.

Qualifications

• Experience with UAV/UAS, drones, or autonomous systems preferred.
• Familiarity with simulation tools or environments is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving skills and systems-thinking mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop simulation frameworks for UAV and autonomous systems.
• Analyze simulation results to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulations.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong programming skills in C++

Strong analytical skills

Understanding of system dynamics

Control systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Gazebo

AirSim

Job description

PSYC Aerospace & Defence Industries | Bangalore, India

At PSYC Aerospace & Defence Industries, we are engineering the next generation of autonomous aerial and robotic systems across defence and advanced mobility domains. Our work spans UAVs, UGVs, and intelligent robotic platforms designed for high-performance, mission‑critical applications. We are seeking a Mission Simulation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain simulation environments for testing and validating unmanned systems. This role requires strong analytical skills, understanding of system behavior, and the ability to build realistic simulation frameworks for mission scenarios.

About the Role

As a member of the simulation and systems team, you will:

• Develop simulation environments for UAVs and autonomous systems including mission scenarios and system behavior
• Work closely with systems, software, and controls teams
• Enable testing, validation, and performance evaluation in simulated environments

Key Responsibilities

• Simulation Development
  • Design and develop simulation frameworks for UAV and autonomous systems
  • Model system behavior including dynamics, sensors, environment, and mission scenarios
  • Build scalable and reusable simulation tools
• Modeling & Analysis
  • Develop mathematical and physics‑based models for system performance
  • Simulate real‑world conditions including weather, terrain, and operational constraints
  • Analyze simulation results to improve system performance and reliability
• Testing & Validation
  • Support Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SITL) and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HITL) simulations
  • Validate system behavior and mission outcomes in simulated environments
  • Identify and troubleshoot system‑level issues
• Integration & Collaboration
  • Work closely with software, systems, and embedded teams
  • Integrate simulation tools with development and testing pipelines
  • Support rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles
• Tools & Optimization
  • Develop tools for visualization, data analysis, and scenario testing
  • Optimize simulation performance and scalability
  • Maintain and improve simulation infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar
• Understanding of system dynamics, control systems, or physics‑based modeling
• Familiarity with simulation tools or environments
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UAV/UAS, drones, or autonomous systems
• Familiarity with simulation platforms (MATLAB/Simulink, Gazebo, AirSim, etc.)
• Knowledge of control systems, navigation, or mission planning
• Experience with data visualization and analysis tools

What We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking mindset
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environments
• Passion for aerospace, robotics, and autonomous technologies
• Ownership mindset with strong execution capability

Why Join PSYC Aerospace & Defence Industries?

• Work on cutting‑edge UAV and autonomous systems
• Be part of a high‑impact defence and robotics ecosystem
• Opportunity to build real‑world, mission‑critical technologies
• Fast‑paced startup environment with strong learning and growth