Join NODA AI as a Senior Simulation EngineerLocation: Austin, TX (Hybrid, with minimal travel up to 10%) Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a security clearance.About NODA AIAs a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology innovator, NODA AI is revolutionizing the collaboration of unmanned systems in complex, mission-critical environments. Our advanced distributed orchestration platform facilitates the autonomous coordination of diverse unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space, serving critical applications in defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.At NODA, we are creating autonomy layers that empower vehicles from various domains to operate cohesively, adaptively, and resiliently. Simulation is a cornerstone capability at NODA, utilized not only for rigorous testing but also for system architecture, mission rehearsals, integration validation, and impactful customer demonstrations.The OpportunityWe are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Simulation Engineer to lead and enhance NODA’s simulation capabilities as a pivotal component of our platform. This role involves the design and evolution of simulation environments that expedite internal development while also facilitating customer mission planning, demonstrations, and deployments.You will be responsible for constructing and managing a ROS 2-based multi-domain simulation environment that effectively exercises real execution paths across autonomy, mission planning, communications, and data capture systems. Your contributions will empower engineers to validate behaviors prior to field deployment, assist mission leads in rehearsing intricate operations, and ensure that simulations accurately reflect real-world operational constraints.This role is designed for a senior-level, hands-on individual contributor who truly understands how simulation impacts real-world delivery, extending beyond mere visualization fidelity.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and sustain multi-vehicle simulation environments across air, ground, and maritime domains utilizing ROS 2-based tools.Lead the evolution of NODA’s core simulation platform, ensuring it meets the needs of engineering development, integration testing, mission rehearsals, and demonstrations.Implement high-fidelity sensor models, including EO/IR, LiDAR, radar, and sonar, with a focus on accuracy, performance, and extensibility.
Jan 8, 2026