generalmatter

Simulation Software Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience
7+ years
Compensation
salary range for this role is $100,000–$200,000 annually. Compensation bands
Posted
2026-02-26T23:06:04-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Python

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Energy
  • Engineering

Requirements

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 modeling distributed systems, control systems, or physical processes.

Experience validating simulations against empirical data or hardware-in-the-loop setups.

High standards for correctness, robustness, and engineering rigor.

Experience simulating industrial, aerospace, energy, or similarly complex systems (e.g., chemical plants, rockets, power grids).

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000–$200,000

annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.

In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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.

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.