Mission Simulation Engineer, Wargaming

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Seattle, WA
In-Office
129K-171K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
You will develop models for friendly and enemy simulations, create entity behavior models, and visually communicate complex data to stakeholders in the military domain.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 JOB

Your role will be in the Maneuver Dominance and Operational Analysis teams at Anduril. We are working on cutting edge complex systems that operate in dynamic environments with many interactive manned and unmanned autonomous vehicles.. You will be part of a team building and refining an Augmented Reality Visualizations and Wargaming capability running on Anduril’s proprietary simulation and gaming engines to communicate a tactically accurate vision of future warfare, showcasing the Anduril advantage.

You will become a modeling and simulation subject matter expert who will interface with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers. You will carefully listen to stakeholder needs and intentions and convert these into choreographed mission simulations to display under AR.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Develop enemy and friendly orders of battle and models of vehicles and mission systems within Anduril’s mission simulation framework at varying levels of fidelity.
  • Develop new entity behavior models within Anduril’s mission simulation framework and at times, incorporate Anduril’s mission autonomy algorithms into the simulation.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the transformational value of Anduril platform, autonomy, simulation, and perception products and visually communicate that to clients and C-Suite leadership
  • Use our advanced internal M&S capabilities to showcase an asymmetric advantage over competitors
  • Convey the value through life of AI-powered distributed systems over traditional industrial offerings

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related
  • Proficiency coding in Python
  • Outstanding communication skills to include visual presentation of complex data and communicating technical details to a non-technical audience
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Military mission M&S experience. For example, working knowledge of ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, Long Range Fires, Direct Fires, or Indirect Fires missions
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret security clearance
  • Platform M&S experience— for example, aero, fuel, and signature modeling
  • Payload M&S experience— for example, radar, EOIR, communications, or weapons payloads.
  • Familiarity with behavior trees and/or finite state machines
  • 2+ years AFSIM scripting experience
  • 2+ years in relevant Science and/or Engineering related field; relevant academic experience (BSc., MSc. Phd) qualifies
  • Exceptional proficiency coding in Python
US Salary Range
$129,000$171,000 USD

 

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

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • 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. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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