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Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago

Mission Simulation Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The role involves developing simulation tools for battlefield vehicles and creating interactive tools for human interaction, while collaborating with various teams to enhance mission-level analysis and capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Develop cutting-edge simulation tools that model battlefield vehicles to assess performance and integration in complex mission scenarios
Create interactive tools that facilitate human interaction with these simulations
Work on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment across our portfolio of programs and products
Develop our Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) framework to support mission-level concept exploration, tactics development, autonomous behaviors, and Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) product development
Develop simulation models for sensors, comms, movement, tactical behaviors, weapon effects, electronic effects, command and control, and others
Partner with Operations Analysis team members to deliver simulations capabilities that enable efficient Monte Carlo and Design of Experiments analysis
Partner with capability teams like Mission Autonomy to deliver simulation capabilities to help accelerate development
Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub-system, system and system of system dynamics

Qualification

C++Aerospace systemsModeling Simulation AnalysisPythonFlight dynamicsMulti-threaded programmingMilitary simulationSystem level modelingSoftware integrationSoft skills

Required

Senior Modeling Simulation Engineer: 8 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering or related technical experience
Modeling Simulation Engineer: 3 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering or related technical experience
Proficient with C++
Working experience with Python
Experience with aerospace/aeronautical systems (including fixed wing, rockets, satellites, rotorcraft, etc.) and/or subsea vehicles
Experience in flight dynamics/platform physics and control
Experience with high performance and multi-threaded programming
Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn outside of core discipline
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

Preferred

Advanced proficiency with C++
Experience with Python
Experience with developing sub-system and system level models (air vehicles, ground vehicles, ground-based sensors and other types of complex systems)
Experience working with/developing multi-system mission level simulations in one or more domains (subsurface, surface, ground, air, and space)
Experience in military simulation fields delivering configurable scenario-based environments for operations analysis and wargaming (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS, etc.)
Startup experience

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
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.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$8.75B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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