Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MSA) Engineer - HITL Focus

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.ABOUT THE JOBWe 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 on. In 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 development. In 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 YOU'LL DOWork on challenging problems in a fast‑paced environment from across our portfolio of programs and productsSimulation solutions for Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithm developmentSoftware‑In‑The‑Loop (SITL) solutionsHardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HITL) solutionsCustomer product training solutionsMonte‑Carlo simulation analysisSimulation and Test data analysis tools and processesDesign, develop, deploy, and maintain HITL simulation infrastructure for complex aerospace systems, including real‑time vehicle models, avionics emulation, and sensor simulation environmentsOwn the end‑to‑end configuration and operation of SITL and HITL environments for test vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient flight test executionCoordinate and execute HITL test campaigns, working closely with flight test teams to validate GNC algorithms, mission autonomy software, and vehicle performance prior to live flightsDevelop and maintain emulated interfaces for on‑board avionics systems to enable closed‑loop hardware testing in simulation environmentsTroubleshoot and resolve real‑time simulation issues during HITL operations, including timing constraints, hardware interface problems, and model fidelity discrepanciesWork with multi‑disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub‑system, system and system of system dynamicsWork with internal and external customers to understand simulation requirements and develop efficient modeling and simulation solutionsSupport flight test operations with pre‑flight simulation validation and post‑flight data correlation analysis to continuously improve model fidelityREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or related technical disciplineSenior Modeling Simulation Engineer: 8 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering or related technical experienceModeling Simulation Engineer: 3 or more years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis engineering or related technical experienceExperience with aerospace/aeronautical systems (including rotorcraft/VTOL) and/or Subsea vehiclesExperience in flight dynamics/platform physics and controlNominal proficiency with C/C++Advanced proficiency with scientific computing systems (Mathworks products e.g. MATLAB, SIMULINK, scientific Python e.g. numpy, scipy)Flight test data processing/sim correlation experienceExperience 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 developmentHands‑on experience with HITL or SITL simulation operations, including test setup, execution, and debuggingMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced proficiency with C/C++Flight test support experience, including on‑site operations and real‑time troubleshootingExtensive experience with SITL and HITL simulation infrastructure design, development and deployment for complex systemsExperience with developing emulated/simulation interfaces for on‑board avionics, including CAN, Ethernet, serial protocols, and custom hardware interfacesExperience 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 programsSALARY RANGE$166,000 – $220,000 USD. (Includes base salary only; actual offer may vary based on experience, education, etc. Competitive equity grants may also be provided.)BENEFITSAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr