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Software Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : Robotics Software
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Modeling and Simulation Engineer to develop and validate software tools for analyzing sensor and vehicle configurations in autonomous systems, bridging simulation and real-world deployment to optimize sensor and vehicle configurations.

Responsibilities

  • Sensor and Vehicle Modeling: Develop accurate models of sensors (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, IMUs) and vehicles to simulate performance under various configurations.
  • Simulation Validation: Ensure simulated sensors and platforms closely match physical hardware performance in real-world conditions.
  • Software Tooling: Build and maintain software tools for visualizing, analyzing, and optimizing sensor and vehicle configurations.
  • Performance Analysis: Conduct technical evaluations of sensor configurations to assess range, accuracy, and other performance metrics.
  • Optimization: Explore trade-offs in sensor placement, platform design, and environmental factors to maximize system performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with perception, autonomy, and hardware teams to ensure simulation results inform real-world designs.
  • Data Visualization: Develop intuitive visualization tools to present complex simulation results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Iterative Improvement: Continuously refine models and tools based on feedback from physical testing and deployed systems.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Sensor Modeling Experience: Proven experience modeling sensors like LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, and GPS in simulation.
  • Simulation Tools: Proficiency with simulation frameworks such as Unreal Engine.
  • Software Development: Strong programming skills in C++ and Python for building simulation tools and analysis pipelines.
  • Data Visualization: Experience creating tools or dashboards for visualizing simulation results.
  • Physics-Based Modeling: Familiarity with physics-based simulation techniques for accurate environmental and sensor modeling.
  • Systems Integration: Ability to validate and align simulation models with real-world hardware and systems.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret simulation data for performance evaluation.

Skills

Required:Sensor modelingSimulation toolsC++PythonData visualizationPhysics-based modeling

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health and recovery support.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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