Senior 6-DOF Simulation Engineer
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted 19 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 1390 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
As a Senior 6-DOF Simulation Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will develop and maintain high-fidelity simulation software for the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of autonomous drones. Your responsibilities include implementing and testing simulation solutions, collaborating with flight software teams, and analyzing flight test data to ensure optimal vehicle performance. This role requires a strong background in modeling and simulation, particularly for aerospace systems, and a passion for advancing military technology.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 8 years professional experience in Modeling & Simulation for supporting airborne platforms
- Demonstrated proficiency in C++, Matlab, Simulink, Simulink Embedded Coder, and Python
- Extensive experience in modeling and simulation of linear/nonlinear dynamic systems
- Experience in Monte-Carlo simulations and flight test data analysis tools and processes
- Extensive experience in the mathematical modeling and simulation of aerodynamics, rotorcraft dynamics, sensors and actuators
Nice to have
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
- Experience with Flight test data processing/sim correlation experience
- Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms
- Experience with guidance algorithm development
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Worth weighing
- No salary listed, only a range provided
- Role involves significant technical complexity and responsibility in a defense context
- Potential for high-pressure environment due to the nature of military applications
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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