Special Teams Modeling & Simulation Engineer Seattle, WA · Full time Company website

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Special Teams thrives at the intersection of industry and technology, predictably and reliably creating new approaches to unique problems. Our team members are entrepreneurial, visionary, and multi-faceted. We build solutions for problems that haven’t historically been solved before. We’re looking for people who do more than just provide technical expertise.

Role Requirements 

• Develop virtual representations of complex systems that exist only on a napkin, have been operating for 100 years, and anywhere in between. 
• Identify and reflect interconnections between components, subsystems, and systems through simulating the interfaces between them.  
• Verify models and validate outputs against real world data or first principles. 
• Analyze simulation results and communicate insights and recommendations through post-processing tools and detailed collateral development. 
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate modeling and simulation efforts into overall project designs. 
• Define software or tool architectures in the context of various project and company needs. 
• Be curious about emerging tools, techniques, and practices. 

 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in modeling and simulation or adjacent role, with a focus on complex systems. 
• Proficiency in Python or equivalent programming language. 

 

Additional Requirements 

• Will need to travel <5% of the year 

 

Benefits 

• Competitive base salary, reviewed annually
• Health insurance — Special Teams covers 100% of premiums for employee-only coverage; 50% for employee + family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible PTO — we trust you to meet your deliverables and manage your time
• Professional development support, including training, certifications, and conference attendance
• A small, collaborative team where your work has direct and visible impact

Note: We encourage applications from candidates whose experience spans across this range of qualifications.

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