Head of Simulation
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$175,000 - $255,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-08
Responsibilities
- Own the simulation architecture and roadmap for spacecraft design, testing, and operations.
- Develop a digital twin ecosystem for modeling spacecraft and mission behavior.
- Integrate on-orbit data to validate and refine simulation models.
- Lead the development of physics-based models for software and subsystem design.
- Drive integration across engineering toolchains and operational interfaces.
- Collaborate with product teams to enhance situational awareness and training capabilities.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team in modeling and simulation.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, systems, or software engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in simulation and modeling frameworks.
- Strong foundation in physics-based modeling and digital twins.
- Experience with real-world data for model calibration and validation.
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with C++ or Rust.
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics and satellite system design.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
