Impulse Space
Senior Simulation Engineer
$150K–$200K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in modeling and simulation of physical systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Develops and maintains high-fidelity simulations of space vehicle systems to support design, testing, verification, and mission planning.
What you'll do
- Build and validate physics-based models; integrate simulation frameworks into hardware-in-the-loop testbeds.
- Support system-level analyses, trade studies, and flight-software verification and validation.
- Improve simulation tools and workflows, and participate in reviews, test readiness activities, and mission dress rehearsals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in modeling and simulation of physical systems.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python; experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Strong understanding of dynamics, thermodynamics, and/or fluid mechanics; experience with LabView.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
- Experience modeling space vehicle systems, using multidisciplinary simulation tools, or working with SIL/HIL testing or NI-DAQmx APIs.
Pay
$150,000 - $200,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, Git, LabView, Modelica, Simscape, Amesim, NI-DAQmx APIs
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