Software Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 22,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Highly competitive PTO plans

Family Planning & Parenting Support

Access to free mental health resources

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Modeling & Simulation in Costa Mesa, California. The successful candidate will develop and validate software tools for analyzing sensor configurations related to autonomous systems. Key responsibilities include creating accurate models, ensuring that simulations match real-world hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A degree in a relevant field and strong programming skills in C++ and Python are required. This role offers competitive salary and top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience modeling sensors like LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and GPS in simulation.
• Experience creating tools or dashboards for visualizing simulation results.
• Ability to validate and align simulation models with real-world hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate models of sensors and vehicles to simulate performance under various configurations.
• Build and maintain software tools for visualizing, analyzing, and optimizing sensor and vehicle configurations.
• Conduct technical evaluations of sensor configurations to assess range, accuracy, and other performance metrics.

Skills

Sensor Modeling Experience

Strong programming skills in C++ and Python

Proficiency with simulation frameworks like Unreal Engine

Data Visualization

Physics-Based Modeling

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Matplotlib

Plotly

Job description

Software Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About the Role

We are seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and validate software tools for analyzing sensor and vehicle configurations in autonomous systems. This role involves creating accurate models of sensors and vehicles to evaluate technical capabilities and ensure simulations are representative of real‑world hardware.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sensor modeling, simulation frameworks, and building software tools for data visualization and analysis. This role is critical in bridging simulation and physical deployment to optimize sensor and vehicle configurations.

What You’ll Do

• Sensor and Vehicle Modeling: Develop accurate models of sensors (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, IMUs) and vehicles to simulate performance under various configurations.
• Simulation Validation: Ensure simulated sensors and platforms closely match physical hardware performance in real‑world conditions.
• Software Tooling: Build and maintain software tools for visualizing, analyzing, and optimizing sensor and vehicle configurations.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct technical evaluations of sensor configurations to assess range, accuracy, and other performance metrics.
• Optimization: Explore trade‑offs in sensor placement, platform design, and environmental factors to maximize system performance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with perception, autonomy, and hardware teams to ensure simulation results inform real‑world designs.
• Data Visualization: Develop intuitive visualization tools to present complex simulation results to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Iterative Improvement: Continuously refine models and tools based on feedback from physical testing and deployed systems.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Sensor Modeling Experience: Proven experience modeling sensors like LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and GPS in simulation.
• Simulation Tools: Proficiency with simulation frameworks such as Unreal Engine.
• Software Development: Strong programming skills in C++ and Python for building simulation tools and analysis pipelines.
• Data Visualization: Experience creating tools or dashboards for visualizing simulation results.
• Physics‑Based Modeling: Familiarity with physics‑based simulation techniques for accurate environmental and sensor modeling.
• Systems Integration: Ability to validate and align simulation models with real‑world hardware and systems.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret simulation data for performance evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Real‑World Hardware Experience: Hands‑on experience with physical sensors and understanding of their operational characteristics.
• Optimization Techniques: Knowledge of optimization algorithms for sensor placement or system design.
• Machine Learning: Familiarity with AI/ML techniques for improving simulation fidelity or analyzing sensor data.
• Advanced Visualization: Experience with tools like Matplotlib, Plotly, or 3D visualization libraries.
• Embedded Systems: Understanding of hardware constraints and system‑level trade‑offs in sensor integration.
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Secret clearance is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $22,000,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

Anduril is committed to providing full benefits and a comprehensive compensation package for all eligible employees.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.