Lead Real-Time Simulation Engineer — Planetary Rovers

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office setup reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend

Monthly social hour with food and drinks

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Simulation Engineer in Hawthorne, California, to direct a simulation team developing advanced vehicle models and simulations for extraterrestrial rovers. This full-time role requires over 10 years of experience in real-time simulations and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will blend technical leadership with hands-on contributions to simulation integration and performance enhancements. The position includes benefits such as equity ownership and comprehensive health support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience architecting real-time simulations of complex systems.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in simulation team management.
• Significant experience integrating simulations with vehicle software.

Responsibilities

• Direct the technical work of the simulation team.
• Develop the simulation infrastructure and vehicle models.
• Support strategic planning of simulation capabilities.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Real-time simulation

Vehicle dynamics modeling

Simulation infrastructure development

Simulation verification and validation

Fault injection integration

Job description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Simulation Engineer in Hawthorne, California, to direct a simulation team developing advanced vehicle models and simulations for extraterrestrial rovers. This full-time role requires over 10 years of experience in real-time simulations and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will blend technical leadership with hands-on contributions to simulation integration and performance enhancements. The position includes benefits such as equity ownership and comprehensive health support.