Lead Modeling & Simulation Architect - Digital Twins

CX2; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + stock options

Health, vision & dental

401K at 90 days

Generous PTO

Job summary

CX2 is seeking a Lead Modeling & Simulation Engineer to own the architecture and development of advanced modeling capabilities. You will build high-fidelity digital models, enable rapid design iterations, and validate performance across the full engineering lifecycle for defense systems.

You will collaborate with systems, controls, software, RF, autonomy, and hardware teams to accelerate product development and reduce risk before hardware reaches the field.

Qualifications

• BS/ MS or PhD in a technical field; advanced degrees preferred.
• 8+ years in modeling and simulation for aerospace/defense domains.
• Strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++ and physics-based modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of modeling and simulation frameworks for complex defense systems.
• Develop high-fidelity digital twins to evaluate performance and mission effectiveness.
• Design end-to-end simulations including flight dynamics, sensors, RF, and navigation.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Control theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

SysML

MBSE

SIL/HIL

Gazebo/Unreal

Job description

CX2 is seeking a Lead Modeling & Simulation Engineer to own the architecture and development of advanced modeling capabilities. You will build high-fidelity digital models, enable rapid design iterations, and validate performance across the full engineering lifecycle for defense systems.

You will collaborate with systems, controls, software, RF, autonomy, and hardware teams to accelerate product development and reduce risk before hardware reaches the field.