Description

Join Sedaro as an early and critical team member as we develop the world’s first digital twin platform for complex systems. Sedaro is hiring an Application Engineer to help achieve our mission of building and applying infinitely scalable space system simulation software in the cloud.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience designing and modeling complex models of aerospace systems down to the sub-component level. Candidates should have experience in creating, validating, and optimizing complex simulations for aircraft and space systems. They should possess a deep understanding of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, and control systems, and be proficient in applying computational methods to solve engineering problems. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (both internal and external stakeholders) to design innovative solutions and improve the performance and safety of aerospace systems. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology are essential for success in this position.

The Application Engineer has a thoughtful approach to decision-making; knowing when to move fast and when to be thorough. This position will celebrate autonomy, the ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and a strong ability to meet tight deadlines. They are motivated to own a project from start to finish, and can understand the big picture as well as how it fits within all aspects of the business. This person is experienced with many leading programming languages and frameworks, and is able to write clean and maintainable code. 

About Sedaro

Sedaro is an exceptionally stable venture-backed startup pushing the boundaries of distributed system design and operations in aerospace and beyond. Our product is a platform-as-a-service that enables our customers to rapidly develop and operate complex hardware systems, reducing costs, closing gaps, and overcoming bias, security, and privacy issues.

Key capabilities

• Architect and implement efficient simulation engines capable of capturing the complex subsystem interdependencies that exist in current hardware
• Build powerful, highly interoperable yet intuitive solutions that can be used by engineers throughout the aerospace industry
• Routinely inspect server code for speed optimization and conceptualize and implement solutions for efficient data storage, access, processing, and visualization
• Write unit, functional, and integration tests for the services and features you add, as well as find and adopt new ones to further increase maintainability and velocity
• Document designs, analysis, and test results and generate presentation materials for internal and external customers
• Provide product application training and demos to external customers
• Participate in design iterations providing engineering feedback for product specs
• Contribute back to open-source projects

You will thrive in this position if you

• Have experience in mission operations with skills in facilitation, issue resolution and decision making across functions in a highly complex and ambiguous environment
• Have a large capacity for attention to detail and a strong ability to meet tight deadlines
• Are interpersonally savvy and enjoy working with diverse skill sets and backgrounds
• Enjoy solving highly complex problems related to web applications and parallel-distributed systems
• Are self-motivated and driven, with the ability to work independently
• Are motivated by the opportunity to own a project from start to finish
• Appreciate the big picture and are eager to understand how your work fits within and affects the overall business
• Are smart and innovative, with the ability to think outside the box
• Have a genuine appreciation for early-stage startup culture

Who you'll work with

• A humble team who appreciates the value of different opinions
• Team members with backgrounds in web development, hardware design, and aerospace. We leverage different skill sets to approach problems from many angles, but keep the customer experience as our #1 priority
• We aim to have fun and build a product that excites and enables our customers

Requirements

• Experience developing models of aerospace systems as an individual contributor using some of the following: 
  • Python
  • Ansys STK
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • FreeFlyer/GMAT
  • TypeScript/Javascript
• Familiarity with writing and implementing unit tests
• Consume multiple service APIs
• Experience with analytics, testing, and crash reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or similar

Preferred

• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or similar
• Experience modeling and simulating systems using gaming engines such as Unity or Unreal
• Experience with AI/ML and natural language processing
• Experience developing cloud-native software

Benefits

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• 401K with 4% match
• 100% premium payment for Medical Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedule with core hours
• Company provided lunches 2 days a week
• Industry-leading career development opportunities

Work Location

• In-person if located in the Washington, D.C. or northern Virginia area
• Hybrid, remote available for the right candidate
• US Citizen or permanent resident status required