Job Title: Simulation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Simulation Engineer to develop, maintain, and validate simulation models for aircraft aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and control systems. This role involves building MATLAB/Simulink models, implementing simulation logic using C++, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure accurate and regulatory-aligned simulations.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and validate simulation models for aircraft aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and control systems.Build and refine MATLAB/Simulink models to support model-based design, analysis, and testing.Implement simulation logic and performance models using C++ for integration with broader simulation frameworks.Support simulation-based evaluation of aircraft behavior across nominal and off-nominal conditions.Collaborate with systems, controls, and flight test engineers to correlate simulation results with real-world flight data.Contribute to certification-oriented simulation efforts, including environments aligned with FAA Part 60 where applicable.Support verification, validation, and documentation of simulation models to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.

Essential Skills

Understanding of aircraft aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and control systems.Hands-on experience developing models using MATLAB/Simulink.Professional experience with C++.Experience working with or supporting flight test data, including model correlation or validation.Experience working collaboratively across simulation, systems, and controls engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master's or PhD in engineering or related field.Experience with FAA Part 60 simulation environments or certification-related simulation efforts.Experience supporting autonomous, optionally piloted, or advanced aircraft systems.Familiarity with verification and validation of simulation models in regulated aerospace environments.Experience integrating Simulink models into larger software or simulation frameworks.Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), or model-in-the-loop (MIL) environments.

Work Environment

This position offers a fully remote work environment, allowing flexibility and convenience while engaging in cutting-edge simulation projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $66.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

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