Lead Simulation Engineer
May MobilitySalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space Technology, DefenseIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, systems, or software engineering (or related technical field)
- 10+ years of experience developing or architecting simulation and modeling frameworks for complex systems
- Strong foundation in physics-based modeling, digital twins, and simulation validation
- Experience leveraging real-world or test data to calibrate and validate high-fidelity models
- Expertise integrating simulations into engineering, testing, and operational environments
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with C++ or Rust for high-performance modeling or integration
- Working knowledge of orbital mechanics and satellite system design workflows
- Proven ability to architect cross-domain solutions and lead multidisciplinary technical teams
- Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one (preferred)
- Background in spacecraft design, flight dynamics or spacecraft software development (preferred)
- Experience developing simulation interfaces or visualization tools (preferred)
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks and data (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Own the simulation architecture and roadmap spanning spacecraft design, testing, operations, and Mosaic-based mission training and visualization tools
- Develop and mature a digital twin ecosystem that models spacecraft and mission behavior across all phases of the lifecycle — from concept to orbit
- Integrate on-orbit data and test results to validate and continuously refine simulation models, starting with first principals to ensuring high-fidelity correlation between prediction and reality
- Lead the development of scalable, physics-based models supporting our software development teams, mission architecture and subsystem design team by enabling multidisciplinary assessments in faster than real time
- Drive seamless integration across engineering toolchains, test automation frameworks, and operational interfaces to enable simulation-driven design and decision-making
- Collaborate with Mosaic product teams to deliver simulation-enabled situational awareness and operator training capabilities
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of modeling, simulation, and software engineers who thrive at the intersection of analysis, systems thinking, and architecture
- Define and implement standards, workflows, and tools that embed simulation into every phase of the product lifecycle
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the main responsibilities of the Head of Simulation role?
You will own the simulation architecture and roadmap, develop a digital twin ecosystem, integrate on-orbit data for model refinement, lead scalable physics-based models, drive toolchain integration, collaborate with product teams, build and mentor a team, and implement simulation standards.
What education is required for this position?
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, systems, or software engineering is required.
What is the compensation for the Head of Simulation role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are True Anomaly's company values?
The company values are: Be the offset (create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity), What would it take? (challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results), and It’s the people (team is the competitive advantage and better together).
What makes a strong candidate for the Head of Simulation position?
A strong candidate will have expertise in architecting simulation frameworks, leading teams of engineers at the intersection of modeling, simulation, software, physics-based modeling, digital twins, and systems thinking, along with the ability to drive integration across engineering toolchains.
True Anomaly
Integrates AI and software into spacecraft
About True Anomaly
True Anomaly specializes in advanced technology that integrates spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance space capabilities for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners, with a focus on global security and sustainable space access.
Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$137.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees
