Searchability Aerospace & Defense · 20 hours ago
Software Engineer - Simulation
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
1+ years expSearchability Aerospace & Defense is an early-stage deep-tech company focused on building autonomous platforms for real-world inspection. They are seeking a Founding Software Engineer to design and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments for autonomous surface vehicles, working closely with autonomy and systems engineers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Paolo Melacrinis
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments for autonomous surface vehicles
Model vessel dynamics and environmental effects to support realistic testing
Develop and refine simulated sensor models including sonar, vision, radar, GPS, and IMU
Build and maintain ROS2-based interfaces between simulation and the autonomy stack
Create tools for scenario definition, automated test generation, and batch simulation runs
Enable side-by-side analysis of simulated and real-world runs using logging, visualization, and playback tooling
Use data from field trials to validate and improve simulation accuracy
Work closely with autonomy, perception, and systems engineers to ensure simulation is a trusted, day-to-day development tool
Qualification
Required
1–3+ years' experience in robotics simulation, autonomy testing, or related software development
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux-based systems
Hands-on experience with ROS2 and robotics middleware
Comfort working across simulation, autonomy, and real-world data
A practical mindset for debugging and improving complex system behavior
Preferred
Experience with Gazebo / Ignition, Webots, Unity, or Unreal Engine
Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or maritime systems
Experience validating simulation against real-world data
Early-stage startup experience or comfort working with high ownership and ambiguity
Benefits
Equity
Company
Searchability Aerospace & Defense
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Searchability Aerospace & Defense is a specialist recruitment partner supporting government bodies, prime contractors, and regulated organizations across the US.
Founded in 2021Austin, Texas, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase