Senior Modeling Engineer

Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer | Mission AnalysisTucson, Arizona$140,000 – $200,000 + Pre-IPO Equity + Relocation Assistance + Outstanding BenefitsU.S. Citizenship RequiredModel the engagement. Find the limits. Influence what gets built.Are you a Modeling & Simulation Engineer who enjoys using physics, simulation and data to solve complex aerospace problems? Have you modelled missiles, interceptors, aircraft, autonomous vehicles or other dynamic systems? Do you want your analysis to influence the design and performance of hardware that moves rapidly from simulation into real-world testing? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.This fast-growing defence technology organisation is developing advanced autonomous systems designed to operate in complex, time-critical environments. Engineers work in small multidisciplinary teams where technical decisions happen quickly and modelling isn't an after-the-fact validation exercise.Your simulations will help answer fundamental questions around range, trajectory, engagement performance, system limitations and mission effectiveness before committing to hardware.The Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer will develop physics-based simulations and mission analyses that directly influence system architecture, engineering trade-offs and future product development.As the Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer your responsibilities will includeDeveloping physics-based and 6-DOF simulations of missiles, interceptors and autonomous aerospace systemsModelling trajectories, engagements and system performance across realistic operational scenariosPerforming Monte Carlo analysis, sensitivity studies and engineering trade studies to identify performance driversBuilding Python-based simulation, analysis and visualisation tools that enable engineers to explore complex system behaviourTurning simulation results into clear recommendations that influence system architecture, requirements and hardware developmentAs the Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer you will bringExperience in modeling & simulation, mission analysis, flight performance or aerospace system analysisStrong Python programming, numerical modelling and scientific computing capabilityExperience with 6-DOF simulation, Monte Carlo methods, dynamic systems or physics-based modellingUnderstanding of flight dynamics, trajectories, missile performance, engagement analysis or autonomous vehiclesThe ability to turn complex technical analysis into actionable engineering decisionsExperience with missiles, interceptors or weapons systems is highly valuable but not essential. Strong candidates from aircraft, UAVs, spacecraft, GNC, flight sciences, autonomy or other high-performance dynamic systems are encouraged to apply.The Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer will work alongside GNC, software, systems and hardware engineers with genuine ownership over the analysis that determines how future systems should perform.Rather than spending years analysing an established product, you'll be able to ask “what if?”, build the simulation, test the idea and see the results feed directly into engineering and hardware decisions.With $140,000–$200,000 base salary, meaningful pre-IPO equity, relocation assistance and outstanding benefits, the Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer will join a rapidly expanding engineering team with opportunities to progress towards Principal Engineer and technical leadership.All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.