Head of Simulation
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$175,000 - $240,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-21
Responsibilities
- Own the simulation architecture and roadmap for spacecraft design, testing, and operations.
- Develop and mature a digital twin ecosystem for spacecraft lifecycle modeling.
- Integrate on-orbit data to validate and refine simulation models.
- Lead development of physics-based models for software and mission architecture support.
- Drive integration across engineering toolchains and operational interfaces.
- Collaborate with product teams for simulation-enabled 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 validation.
- Proficiency in Python; familiarity with C++ or Rust.
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics and satellite system design.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
