Simulation Engineer (CFD/FEA)

Position Overview: We are looking for a Simulation Engineer with a strong background in CFD and FEA to help model the complex, transient, and high-pressure environments our hardware operates in. You will lead the development of tools and simulations to support design validation, drive design decisions, and correlate against physical test data. Your models will help shape the design of the booster system, projectile aerodynamics, gas composition, chamber dynamics, orifice tuning, and high-speed airflow regimes. This is a key technical role that will help unlock data-informed decisions for both engineering and customer mission planning.

Key Responsibilities: Build and validate CFD models of booster dynamics, chamber pressure profiles, and projectile aerodynamics. Analyze timing, spacing, and angle effects on gas injection and projectile acceleration. Collaborate with hardware teams to simulate system responses and correlate against test data. Develop structural FEA models of projectile components and launcher interfaces. Support design of gas recapture systems and optimization of nozzle/orifice configurations. Provide mission-level modeling to inform customer payload planning and system requirements. Create detailed reports and presentations to guide internal and external decision-making. Preferred Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field. Experience with CFD tools such as Converge, StarCCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent. FEA experience with ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar tools. Understanding of compressible flow, high-Mach dynamics, and transient multiphysics systems. Experience modeling high-pressure gases, phase changes, or injector flows is a plus. Familiarity with scripting and automation of simulation workflows (e.g., Python, Bash). Strong analytical mindset and communication skills.

What You’ll Gain: Ownership of simulation infrastructure that guides critical hardware design. Opportunities to validate models through hands-on testing and real-world data. A core role in shaping Longshot’s technical roadmap and external mission offerings. A dynamic startup environment with room for growth and innovation Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Longshot Space Technologies Corporation by 2x Get notified about new Simulation Engineer jobs in San Francisco Bay Area. Hayward, CA $70,000.00-$120,000.00 5 months ago San Jose, CA $125,700.00-$194,000.00 1 year ago Mechanical Analyst Engineer - Process Automation Santa Clara, CA $66,000.00-$146,000.00 3 months ago Process Development Engineer I (Upstream Processing) Daly City, CA $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 days ago Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$183,000.00 2 weeks ago Fremont, CA $125,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $75.00-$90.00 2 days ago Fremont, CA $204,000.00-$281,000.00 2 days ago Software Engineer - Robotics / Simulation Oakland, CA $100,000.00-$135,000.00 1 month ago Palo Alto, CA $117,200.00-$146,500.00 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $170,000.00-$216,000.00 2 weeks ago Research Scientist/Engineer, Mobile Manipulation - Behaviors Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer @ Smart Home startup Redwood City, CA $120,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Robotics Software Engineer, Hardware Integration Mountain View, CA $183,300.00-$199,750.00 2 weeks ago Machine Learning Engineer, 3D Simulation Foster City, CA $141,000.00-$234,000.00 1 week ago Mountain View, CA $145,000.00-$183,000.00 1 week ago Process Integration Staff Engineer (New College Graduate) Milpitas, CA $95,000.00-$110,000.00 4 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.