Simulation Software Engineer
General Matter5 months ago
Base Salary
$100k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect and own simulators for large, distributed systems with complex interactions, feedback loops, and failure modes.
- Model system dynamics and control behavior across nominal and off-nominal operating conditions.
- Build scalable infrastructure for high-volume simulation, scenario generation, and automated validation.
- Define correctness criteria and validate simulation outputs against test and real-world data in partnership with systems and hardware teams.
- Help establish architecture, implementation standards, and operational reliability for mission-critical simulation systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 7 years of experience building simulators for complex, real-world systems.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python, with experience handling large data flows.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, control systems, or physical-process modeling.
- Experience validating simulations against empirical data or hardware-in-the-loop setups.
- Background in control theory, numerical methods, or systems modeling is preferred.
- Experience simulating industrial, aerospace, energy, or similarly complex systems is preferred.
- Experience with large-scale simulations for design validation or fault analysis is preferred.
- Familiarity with performance optimization and parallel or distributed simulation is preferred.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time hires
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Stock options or other long-term incentives may be available to full-time hires
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required
About General Matter
We are strengthening America’s capacity in nuclear energy, creating a new set of possibilities for our shared present and future, from generating clean energy at scale to forging energy security.