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ManTech

Science and Research Analyst

Silverdale, WA · On-site

$128K - $214K/yr

Description & Requirements Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to ... Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in modeling, simulation, and predictive analytics to support ...

Aetherflux

Senior Spacecraft Analysis Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

... defense organizations. We're moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new ... Perform system-level modeling and simulation to evaluate spacecraft performance across multiple ...

Aetherflux

Senior Aerothermal Analysis Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$118K - $163K/yr

... defense organizations. We're moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new ... CFD Modeling & Simulation: Set up, execute, and post-process viscous, reacting-flow CFD simulations ...

Blue Origin, LLC

RF Engineer III

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $182K/yr

Knowledge of modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, AWR-Microwave Office (of Keysight ... Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires ...

Blue Origin

RF Engineer III

Seattle, WA · On-site

$130K - $182K/yr

Knowledge of modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, AWR-Microwave Office (of Keysight ... Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense modeling simulation in Seattle, WA is $115,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,300.00 and $147,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Defense Modeling Simulation vs Defense Systems Engineer?

AspectDefense Modeling SimulationDefense Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, computer science, or related fields; often certifications in modeling and simulationBachelor's or higher in engineering, systems engineering, or related fields; certifications in systems engineering may be preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, government agencies; focus on simulation development and analysisDesign, develop, and integrate defense systems; work in engineering teams within defense companies or military organizations
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in defense research, simulation development, and testingInvolved in system design, integration, and lifecycle management of defense platforms

Defense Modeling Simulation specialists focus on creating and analyzing simulations to test defense concepts, while Defense Systems Engineers design and develop actual defense systems. Both roles require engineering backgrounds but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

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Software Engineer, Sensor Simulation

Anduril Industries

Seattle, WA • On-site

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Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Sensor Simulation team at Anduril is building a platform for generating synthetic imagery for a variety of teams across the company. Use cases span a variety of areas, such as SITL (software in the loop) and HITL (hardware in the loop) integration tests of our systems, machine learning (ML) data generation and user training simulations. Our mission is to close the sim2real gap-building synthetic imagery pipelines so realistic and physically accurate that our autonomy stack can't tell the difference between synthetic and real-world data. This directly accelerates development and validation of Anduril's perception and autonomy capabilities. We're looking for software engineers with strong coding skills and deep, relevant experience who can learn quickly and help build out the platform. Candidates must have hands-on background in robotics, autonomy systems, or game engines-we need versatile generalists who can connect cutting-edge graphics with real-world sensor behavior.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Develop and maintain core capabilities in Unreal Engine such as a terrain rendering pipeline, vehicle physics models, and many more
  • Work with other platform teams at Anduril to ensure our service integrates seamlessly with other core services
  • Integrate various plugins and third party capabilities into our platform, figuring out how to best make use of them and working around or fixing any bugs
  • Collaborate closely with other teams across the company to enable them to integrate synthetic imagery and bring back lessons learned to help improve our product
  • Iterate on sensor fidelity and environmental realism based on feedback from autonomy teams, bridging the gap between synthetic training data and real-world performance
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have 4+ years of professional C++ programming experience
  • Must be willing to travel 10% for collaboration across offices
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication skills are a must.
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Design, Robotics.
  • Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine OR demonstrated experience in robotics/autonomy systems (e.g., sensor simulation, perception pipelines, SITL/HITL testing)
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
  • Experience with various tools for performance analysis and debugging problems (gdb, bpftrace, perf, etc)
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • Rust programming experience
  • Experience in a Linux development environment
  • GPU and graphics programming experience, including languages such as HLSL, Vulkan, or CUDA
  • Familiarity with training machine learning models, especially for computer vision use cases
  • Understanding of sensor physics (cameras, LiDAR, radar, EO/IR) and how to model them accurately in simulation
  • Experience with 3D modeling tools

US Salary Range
$166,000-$220,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
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  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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