160 simulation engineer jobs at 70 companies in Fontana, CA

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Simulation Researcher/Engineer
Los Angeles or New York or San Francisco or Remote or United States or Singapore
$250k-$450k/yr HybridFull Time
Luma AI
Luma AI: Generative AI for high-quality video and 3D modeling.
Strong robotics simulation/graphics/physics modeling background; Python and C++ proficiency; production physics engine experience; track record building usable simulation systems.
Python, C++, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Bullet, PhysX, Drake
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Senior GNC Simulation Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$148k-$204k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOEDesign and develop 6DOF GNC simulations, implement solvers, integrate subsystem models, and contribute to HITL testing in a startup aerospace environment.
C++, Rust, Python, Software simulation
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Principal Simulation Engineer
Hawthorne or Los Angeles or El Segundo
$225k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Freeform
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
10+ YOELead development of physics-based solvers and models for high-performance manufacturing simulations.
C, C++, CUDA, GPU, HPC
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Senior Simulation Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$170k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Apex
Apex: Mass-manufactures standardized satellite buses for commercial and government use.
8+ YOE8+ years in closed-loop simulation tools (6DOF, SITL, HITL); BS in CS/CE/AE; MS a plus; proficient in C/C++, Rust, Python; Linux; Docker; CI/CD; experience with physics-based simulations.
C/C++, Rust, Python, Linux, Docker, CI/CD
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Modeling & Simulation Engineer
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or San Diego or Seattle or London
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a quantitative field, 5+ years supporting defense or advanced tech programs, proficiency in Python and MATLAB, experience with mission-level simulations (AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, Ansys STK), statistical analysis, Linux, and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance.
AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, Ansys STK, Python, MATLAB, Pandas, Polars, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn, CuPy, PyTorch, Linux, MAK VR-Forces, SIMDIS, PX4, X-Plane, Gazebo, NVIDIA Omniverse
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GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$130k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
3+ YOEBachelor’s in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; 3+ years in navigation or simulation; proficient in C++ and Python; experience with Git, Jira; familiarity with CI/CD.
C++, Python, Git, Jira, CI/CD
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Electrified Powertrain Simulation Engineer
Riverside, California, United States
$115k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ENC
ENC: Manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and shuttle vehicles.
5+ YOEDevelop electric powertrain simulations; strong controls/system engineering background; MATLAB/Simulink; CarSim; AVL Cruise; heavy-duty vehicles; bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering; 5+ years experience.
MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, AVL Cruise, SolidWorks, PLM
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Modeling & Simulation Engineer – Operations Analysis
Los Angeles, California, United States
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hikinex
Hikinex: Provider of outsourced sales and administrative business solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related technical field; 5+ years defense/aerospace experience; strong simulation tools; Python/MATLAB skills; Linux; US citizenship with Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.
AFSIM, ESAMS, STK, Brawler, Python, MATLAB, Linux
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Senior Software Engineer I/II - Simulation Engineering
Littleton or Long Beach
$120k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in large-scale simulation engineering or distributed computational modeling; proficiency in Python or C++; experience with Monte Carlo campaigns, big-data analysis, and HPC; U.S. citizenship required.
Python, C++, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes
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Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)
Palmdale or Los Angeles
$92k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEActive U.S. Top Secret clearance, STEM degree, 2+ years engineering experience (Engineer) or 5+ (Principal). Proficiency with C#, C++, Java, simulation/modeling experience (radar, IADS, EW), and system integration skills.
C#, C++, JAVA, AFSIM, Suppressor, Brawler, Tortoise SVN, Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab
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Software Engineer - Modeling & Simulation
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in robotics, CS, or electrical engineering; strong sensor modeling, simulation, and software tooling experience.
Unreal Engine, C++, Python, Matplotlib, Plotly
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Senior Satellite Simulation & Test Software Engineer - TeraWave
Seattle or Los Angeles or Denver
$182k-$277k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/SE/Aerospace, 10+ years spacecraft or embedded simulation/software experience, strong C/C++ and Python skills, simulation architecture and verification experience, familiarity with flight interfaces and IPC, U.S. work eligibility required.
C, C++, Python, Google Test, Git, CI/CD, containerized environments, IPC, sockets, shared memory, message queues, publish-subscribe middleware, NASA's Trick, cFS, CCSDS, MISRA C/C++, Linux, QNX, VxWorks, RTEMS, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485
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Optical Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Furientis
Furientis: Develops cost-effective, high-volume interceptor missile systems.
4+ YOEB.S. in Optical Engineering/Physics/EE/CS (M.S./Ph.D. preferred), 4+ years relevant experience (4–7 preferred) including synthetic training data and EO/IR M&S, Python, CUDA, cloud/MODTRAN/DIRSIG experience, U.S. Person required.
Python, MODTRAN, MUSES, DIRSIG, CUDA, AWS, GCP, Azure, Git, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kilo, Unreal Engine, Unity, Zemax, Code V, NV-IPM, DTED
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Modeling and Simulation Manager
Denver or Long Beach
$145k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
8+ YOE4+ Mgmt8+ years in modeling/simulation with 4+ years leading teams; master's in aerospace/mechanical/systems engineering or related field; strong leadership and communication skills.
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Simulation & Evaluation
Irvine, California, United States
$155k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Field AI
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
3+ YOE3+ years developing robotics simulation tools or related robotics software; strong C++ and/or Python skills; experience with Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Unity, Unreal, or custom simulators; familiarity with ROS2, URDF/SDF, and debugging simulator-to-robot gaps.
C++, Python, Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Unity, Unreal, ROS2, URDF, SDF, Omniverse, USD, PhysX, Docker, CMake, Bazel, GitHub Actions
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Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Design & Simulation
Long Beach, California, United States
$112k-$159k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/physics, 4+ years spacecraft systems or mission analysis experience, broad subsystem knowledge (power, thermal, ADCS, orbital mechanics), rigorous validation mindset, AI-assisted workflows familiarity, able to read and review code.
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Engineer, Ride Comfort Objectivation & Simulation
Novi or Charlotte or San Francisco or Los Angeles or New York City
$130k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Scout Motors
Scout Motors: Designs and manufactures all-electric rugged SUVs and trucks.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 8+ years in ride comfort/vehicle dynamics, hands-on instrumentation and proving-ground testing, experience with MBS and correlation, proficiency with CANape, INCA, Diadem, MATLAB, Python, Adams/CarSim/Simpack.
CANape, INCA, Diadem, MATLAB, Python, Adams, CarSim, Simpack
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Senior R&D Engineer - Modeling & Simulation
Irvine, California, United States
$106k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Medtronic
MedtronicNYSE: MDT: Developing and manufacturing medical technologies and therapies globally.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical discipline; 2+ years using Abaqus Implicit/Explicit for biomedical engineering problems; experience with structural finite-element modeling, solid mechanics, technical reporting, and collaboration with R&D teams.
Abaqus, SolidWorks, Python, Matlab
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Simulation Platform Partner Product Owner, Architect
Lake Forest or Houston or Philadelphia
$142k-$271k/yr HybridFull Time
AVEVA
AVEVA: Industrial software for engineering and operational performance management.
7+ YOE7+ years in process industry; MS in Chemical Engineering; domain expert in chemical process simulation; experience with AVEVA Process Simulation or similar; Python coding ability; agile experience.
Python, C#, C++
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Modeling and Simulation Module Developer - Data & AI Acceleration (Hybrid)
Irvine or South San Francisco
$97k-$184k/yr HybridFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
3+ YOEMaster's (3–5 years experience) or PhD in statistics/data sciences/computer science or related; strong R development, agentic AI and dashboard experience, statistical knowledge, and software engineering practices.
R, LLM, version control, CI/CD