Senior GNC Modeling and Simulation Engineer

. Develop physics-based models representative of aircraft dynamics (aerodynamics, ground reactions, actuator models, etc.) .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMountain View • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop physics-based models representative of aircraft dynamics (aerodynamics, ground reactions, actuator models, etc.)
Identify, request, and analyze flight tests necessary to inform modeling
Conduct closed-loop testing of flight control systems with simulated aircraft dynamics
Develop tools for visualizing and analyzing simulation and flight data
Perform validation of simulation models against flight test data

What you’ll need

MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or related field
8+ years experience with aerodynamics, flight dynamics simulation, and system identification
Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Linux-based development environments and scripting
Experience with developing validated physics-based models as well as integration and testing of these models
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

aerodynamicsflight dynamics simulationsystem identificationPythonC++MATLABSimulinkLinuxphysics-based modelsclosed-loop testing

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communication

Certifications

MS in aerospace engineeringMS in robotics