Senior Engineer, Aeronautical Modeling & Simulation (Dallas/San Diego) (R4538)

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      "text": "What You'll Do",
      "content": "\n<li>Develop and enhance&nbsp;aeronautical&nbsp;physics models (aerodynamics, propulsion, environmental,&nbsp;structural, etc.) for use in simulation and evaluation.</li>\n<li>Translate theoretical models into efficient, reliable C++ implementations with a focus on numerical accuracy and performance.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Validate models against real-world data and authoritative references, including field test data&nbsp;and calibration procedures.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Collaborate with simulation and training application teams to ensure models integrate cleanly into operator-facing tools.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Design automated validation and regression testing strategies for mathematical models to ensure fidelity across releases.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Prototype and evaluate new modeling techniques (reduced-order models, uncertainty quantification, machine learning–based surrogates) to push the state of the art.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Document assumptions, equations, and validation results so that both engineers and operators can trust model outputs.&nbsp;</li>\n"
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      "text": "Required Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or related field with 1+ years of aerospace modeling experience.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>C++ foundation with experience implementing numerical methods.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience with aerospace models such as: Aerodynamics (lift/drag curves, stability derivatives, dynamic response), Atmosphere/environment (COESA, ICAO, gravity, wind models), Vehicle dynamics.</li>\n"
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      "text": "Preferred Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>1+ years of experience working on pilot/operator training systems.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Experience with Eigen or SciPy for model prototyping and validation.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Familiarity with&nbsp;state estimation&nbsp;sensor models (GPS, IMU,&nbsp;Gyro,&nbsp;etc) for simulation environments.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Background in multi-body dynamics or flight mechanics</li>\n<li>Knowledge of uncertainty quantification and statistical analysis methods.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and detail-oriented approach.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Familiarity with Python for test automation and data analysis pipelines.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Passion for aerospace and autonomous vehicle systems.&nbsp;</li>\n"
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