Autonomy, Simulation & Mission Tactics Engineer (Remote)

Swarm Aero

Arlington (VA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity stake
Competitive base salary
Comprehensive benefits
PTO and Paid Sick Time
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Daily catered lunch
Paid Parental leave
Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Arlington is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Algorithms Engineer to design and simulate tactical behaviors for autonomous swarm aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in aerospace/defense. This role includes responsibilities such as developing simulation scenarios and presenting insights to stakeholders. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years developing mission-level modeling & simulation in aerospace/defense.
  • Ability to communicate tactical insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-fidelity tactical and swarm behavior models.
  • Perform simulation and Monte Carlo analysis of mission scenarios.
  • Present tactical insights to mission leads and stakeholders.

Skills

Python (SciPy/NumPy)
C++ or Rust
Multi-agent systems
Autonomy
Distributed decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Math or related field

Tools

AFSIM
STK
SIMDIS
ROS-Gazebo
AnyLogic

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Arlington is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Algorithms Engineer to design and simulate tactical behaviors for autonomous swarm aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in aerospace/defense. This role includes responsibilities such as developing simulation scenarios and presenting insights to stakeholders. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with a flexible work arrangement.
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