Senior Flight Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in California seeks a Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MSA) Engineer to develop and maintain high-fidelity virtual representations of diverse aerospace vehicles. You will deploy and sustain SITL, HITL and PITL deployments across programs, ensuring accurate physics-based models.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with aerospace systems, C/C++, MATLAB/SIMULINK, and Python, plus a track record in flight dynamics and data-driven validation. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or related domains.
• Experience with aerospace/aeronautical systems (missiles, rotorcraft/VTOL) and/or subsea vehicles.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and flight dynamics or platform physics.
• Strong data processing, modeling for GNC and mission autonomy.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity vehicle models and simulation instantiations.
• Coordinate SITL, HITL, and PITL deployments for flight tests.
• Support flight control and mission autonomy software integration through modeling.
• Perform Monte‑Carlo simulations and data analysis to validate designs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet simulation requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Flight dynamics

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related technical discipline

Tools

SITL

HITL

PITL

Job description

Anduril Industries in California seeks a Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MSA) Engineer to develop and maintain high-fidelity virtual representations of diverse aerospace vehicles. You will deploy and sustain SITL, HITL and PITL deployments across programs, ensuring accurate physics-based models.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with aerospace systems, C/C++, MATLAB/SIMULINK, and Python, plus a track record in flight dynamics and data-driven validation. U.S.