Sr. Staff Engineer, Simulation (R2743)

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance simulation frameworks. 
• Implement concurrent programming techniques to ensure efficient utilization of computational resources. 
• Develop inter-process communication mechanisms for seamless data exchange between simulation components. 
• Scale simulation environments into the cloud using technologies such as Kubernetes. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, autonomy engineers, and aerodynamics engineers, to ensure the simulation accurately reflects real-world conditions. 
• Integrate basic physics principles into simulations to enhance realism and accuracy. 
• Conduct testing and validation of simulation frameworks to ensure performance and reliability. 
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in simulation technologies and apply them to our systems. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience developing and delivering a simulation framework to internal or external customers 
• Solid fundamentals in math and physics 
• Experience with C++ 11 or newer in a production environment 
• Experience with Linux, git, command line tools, etc. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. 
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment. 
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or containerised application development 
• Experience with numerical methods, differential equations, etc.
• Experience with CUDA 
• Familiarity with rigid body dynamics (e.g. Euler’s equations, quaternions), aerodynamics, propulsion systems, etc. 
• Experience with Python 3 and data science frameworks (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Dagster) 
• Understanding of robotics and autonomous systems, e.g. controls, sensor fusion 
• Experience with simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, NGTS, AirSim, etc.