Simulation Engineer at inversionspace

Compensation

$71,000 – $124,000/yr

Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Description

Inversion is seeking a Simulation Engineer to develop, automate, and maintain simulation and testing environments for validating flight systems. The role involves translating MATLAB-based GNC algorithms into autocoded C/C++ flight software, building tools for fast verification under realistic flight conditions using SIL and HIL environments, and integrating various algorithms and databases into the core simulation platform.

Required Skills

C++
Python
Linux
MATLAB/Simulink
ROS/ROS2
Git
Version Control
Data Processing Pipelines
Visualization Scripts
Unit Tests
Integration Tests
Regression Suites
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Nodes
Physical Testbeds

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 1+ years of internship, academic research, or professional experience developing software, physics-based simulations, or numerical models.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with aerospace simulation tools, physics engines, or numerical frameworks (such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS2, or custom C++ engines).
Familiarity with continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud or HPC infrastructure.
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, processors-in-the-loop (PIL), or interfacing hardware with software simulations.
Demonstrated technical execution through collegiate engineering teams (such as Formula SAE, rocket clubs, or robotics design groups).
Prior internship experience in a fast-paced aerospace, robotics, or high-tech startup environment.