Mission

We bring over 30 years of experience in building simulation tools that have led to successful missions, from spacecraft such as Cassini, that reached the farthest parts of our solar system, to the rovers that are exploring the vast surfaces of Mars and the Moon. We thrive on solving engineering problems with demanding and unique challenges. Our team includes leaders and architects of some of the most advanced NASA simulation tools, and inventors of novel multibody dynamics frameworks and computational methods.

Nikhil Jain

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

Nikhil is a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in global operations. He has successfully scaled products and organizations at top tech companies like Samsara and Apple, driving innovation and efficiency. Nikhil holds Master's degrees from MIT and SUTD, as well as a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley. He is passionate about technology, sports, and outdoor adventures.

Dr. Abhinandan Jain

CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST & Co-FOUNDER

Abhi is a leading researcher in the field of multibody dynamics, and formerly a Senior Research Scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). He founded and led JPL's DARTS Lab for the development of advanced modeling and simulation capabilities for space and robotics missions. He is also the inventor of the Spatial Operator Algebra methodology for multibody dynamics. He has been a recipient of NASA's Exceptional Engineering Medal, and the NASA Software of the Year award.

Dr. Carl Leake

SENIOR TECHNICAL STAFF

Carl Leake is a passionate aerospace engineer skilled in flexible body modeling and multibody dynamics simulation. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and a B.S. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), he advanced multibody dynamics simulations and flexible body modeling, contributing to projects like a snake-like robot for Enceladus, a next-gen rotorcraft for Mars, and servoelastic modeling for the Space Launch System (SLS). His research interests span flexible multibody dynamics, the Theory of Functional Connections, and the intersection of Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. Outside of work, he enjoys climbing, biking, backpacking, and the outdoors.

Aaron Gaut

Senior TeChNical Staff

Aaron is a versatile software engineer with expertise in JavaScript, Python, Go, C++, and more. He has significant experience in both open source projects and high-profile organizations like NASA JPL, where he developed multi-mission software simulators. Aaron holds dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics from Cal Poly Pomona, and actively contributes to various FOSS projects in his spare time.

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