Senior Software Engineer, Modeling & Simulation

ABOUT THE JOB

At Anduril, our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented modeling & simulation software engineers on several teams to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design, develop, and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments and models for complex defense systems, including vehicles, sensors, and operational scenarios.
Create and implement realistic behavioral models, physics engines, and environmental simulations to accurately represent real-world conditions and system interactions.
Collaborate with domain experts, systems engineers, and software developers to translate requirements into robust and verifiable simulation capabilities.
Develop tools and frameworks for efficient simulation execution, data collection, analysis, and visualization to support design validation, performance evaluation, and training.
Integrate simulation environments with other tools and platforms, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, to facilitate comprehensive system testing and validation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong Technical Foundation: A solid academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
C++ Proficiency: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in developing high-performance, complex software solutions using modern C++.
Expertise in Modeling & Simulation: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in developing simulation software, mathematical modeling, and creating virtual environments for complex systems.
Algorithm Development & Implementation: Proven success in developing and implementing simulation logic, physics engines, behavioral models, and data processing pipelines.
Mastering Complex Systems: Aptitude for quickly learning and effectively contributing within sophisticated simulation architectures, understanding their components, and developing efficient and accurate models.
Driven by Mission Impact: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing modeling and simulation capabilities that are critical for system validation, design optimization, and ensuring mission success in demanding defense applications.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process.

The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role.

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ABOUT THE JOB

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design, develop, and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments and models for complex defense systems, including vehicles, sensors, and operational scenarios.
Create and implement realistic behavioral models, physics engines, and environmental simulations to accurately represent real-world conditions and system interactions.
Collaborate with domain experts, systems engineers, and software developers to translate requirements into robust and verifiable simulation capabilities.
Develop tools and frameworks for efficient simulation execution, data collection, analysis, and visualization to support design validation, performance evaluation, and training.
Integrate simulation environments with other tools and platforms, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, to facilitate comprehensive system testing and validation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong Technical Foundation: A solid academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
C++ Proficiency: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in developing high-performance, complex software solutions using modern C++.
Expertise in Modeling & Simulation: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in developing simulation software, mathematical modeling, and creating virtual environments for complex systems.
Algorithm Development & Implementation: Proven success in developing and implementing simulation logic, physics engines, behavioral models, and data processing pipelines.
Mastering Complex Systems: Aptitude for quickly learning and effectively contributing within sophisticated simulation architectures, understanding their components, and developing efficient and accurate models.
Driven by Mission Impact: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing modeling and simulation capabilities that are critical for system validation, design optimization, and ensuring mission success in demanding defense applications.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process.

The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role.