Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MSA) Engineer HITL Focus

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join our team. As part of the team you will have the opportunity to develop implement and maintain sufficient fidelity virtual representations of the myriad of different vehicles Anduril works this role you will be required to develop and coordinate deployment and maintenance of vehicle models and simulation instantiations for various programs ongoing at Anduril. A critical aspect of this role involves owning and operating Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) simulation environments that enable safe rapid iteration of flight control and autonomy software with real avionics hardware before live flight tests.

The ideal candidate has experience working on aerospace systems and understands the right fidelity of sub-system and system level modeling required to integrate with the broader flight control and mission autonomy software to support addition the candidate should be versed in coding and software integration practices. Experience with HITL operations including real-time simulation avionics integration and closed-loop testing with physical hardware is highly valued. If you have a passion for flight and like the idea of building a physics based digital representation of a flying vehicle and testing it with real hardware this is the role for you!

WHAT YOULL DO

• Work on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment from across our portfolio of programs and products:

• Simulation solutions for Guidance Navigation and Control algorithm development

• Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) solutions

• Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) solutions

• Customer product training solutions

• Monte-Carlo simulation analysis

• Simulation and Test data analysis tools and processes

• Design develop deploy and maintain HITL simulation infrastructure for complex aerospace systems including real-time vehicle models avionics emulation and sensor simulation environments

• Own the end-to-end configuration and operation of SITL and HITL environments for test vehicles ensuring safe and efficient flight test execution

• Coordinate and execute HITL test campaigns working closely with flight test teams to validate GNC algorithms mission autonomy software and vehicle performance prior to live flights

• Develop and maintain emulated interfaces for on-board avionics systems to enable closed-loop hardware testing in simulation environments

• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time simulation issues during HITL operations including timing constraints hardware interface problems and model fidelity discrepancies

• Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub-system system and system of system dynamics

• Work with internal and external customers to understand simulation requirements and develop efficient modeling and simulation solutions

• Support flight test operations with pre-flight simulation validation and post-flight data correlation analysis to continuously improve model fidelity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree or higher in engineering computer science mathematics physics chemistry or related technical discipline

• 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

• Experience with aerospace/aeronautical systems (including rotorcraft/VTOL) and/or Subsea vehicles

• Experience in flight dynamics/platform physics and control

• Nominal proficiency with C/C

• Advanced proficiency with scientific computing systems (Mathworks products (e.g. MATLAB SIMULINK etc.) scientific Python (e.g. numpy scipy)

• Flight test data processing/sim correlation experience

• Experience with developing sub-system and system level models (Air vehicle ground vehicles ground based sensors and other types of complex systems)

• Experience with model development to support Guidance Navigation and Control algorithm development

• Hands-on experience with HITL or SITL simulation operations including test setup execution and debugging

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced proficiency with C/C

• Flight test support experience including on-site operations and real-time troubleshooting

• Extensive experience with SITL and HITL simulation infrastructure design development and deployment for complex systems

• Experience with developing emulated/simulation interfaces for on-board avionics including CAN Ethernet serial protocols and custom hardware interfaces

• Experience deploying and operating real-time simulation environments (e.g. NI/Speedgoat real-time targets dSPACE or similar platforms)

• Demonstrated ability to own and operate HITL labs supporting multiple concurrent flight test programs

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

Data Privacy

To view Andurils candidate data privacy policy please visit submitting your application you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk integrity and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists adverse media public-record information and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology intellectual property and organizational security.