Simulation Engineer - Orion Support

LBL$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Extensive experience with C++, Python, and Linux development environments.
  • Strong debugging skills for large-scale software systems.
  • Proficient in software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance high-fidelity simulation environments for Orion spacecraft.
  • Design and implement real-time 6 DoF simulation models.
  • Support integration, testing, verification, and validation of simulation systems.
  • Troubleshoot complex software and simulation issues.
  • Collaborate with multiple engineering teams on system integration.
  • Drive simulation architecture improvements and software modernization.
  • Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle including testing and deployment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology.
  • Collaboration with industry-leading professionals in space exploration.
  • Engagement in critical mission-support activities.
  • Chance to enhance technical skills in simulation and software engineering.
  • Onsite work fosters teamwork and innovative problem solving.
Full Job Description
Title: Simulation Engineer - Orion Program Support
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite
Locations: Houston, TX or Denver, CO
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Industry: Aerospace / Space Exploration / Flight Software

SIM Engineer - Orion Simulation Support

Program Areas Supported
  • AR3 Docking
  • AR3 Docked Operations
  • AR4
  • NP0155 (FOD)
  • Sustainment Activities for AR3 and AR4

Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance high-fidelity simulation environments supporting Orion spacecraft operations.
  • Design and implement real-time 6 Degrees of Freedom (6 DoF) simulation models.
  • Support integration, testing, verification, and validation activities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and simulation issues across large-scale systems.
  • Collaborate with aerospace engineers, flight software teams, and mission operations personnel.
  • Support simulation architecture improvements and software modernization initiatives.
  • Participate in full software development lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
  • Implement software engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and performance optimization.
  • Contribute to mission readiness and operational support activities.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Extensive experience with:
    • C++
    • Python
    • Linux development environments
    • Debugging large-scale software systems
    • Software engineering best practices
  • Experience with:
    • Real-time 6 DoF simulations
    • Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
    • Perforce source control
    • Aerospace engineering concepts including:
      • Orbital dynamics
      • Flight mechanics
      • Fluid mechanics
      • Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience supporting Orion spacecraft programs
  • Experience supporting aerospace simulation environments
  • Knowledge of NASA human spaceflight systems and mission operations

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