Posting/External Job Title
Simulation Software Engineer
Location
Denver, CO 80002 US
Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)
Remote/Onsite/Hybrid
100% Onsite
Job Type
Full-time
# of Hires Needed
1
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Up to 10%
Security Clearance Required
None
Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)
TBD
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a
Simulation Software Engineer to support the Orion program with NASA in either Houston, TX or Denver, CO. The Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle is NASA's next-generation spacecraft built to carry astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit - back to the Moon and eventually to Mars. As part of the Artemis program, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the simulation software that supports crew training and spacecraft testing remains reliable and defectfree across both Artemis 3 and Artemis 4. If you are driven by a passion for space exploration and want your work to directly support the future of human spaceflight, apply today!
Key Duties:- Investigate software defects and develop product updates for Orion MPCV Simulation and SOCRRATES software across Artemis 3 and Artemis 4 sustainment efforts.
- Perform defect resolution for code errors identified after verification is complete, spanning artifacts from Systems Engineering, Production, and Test and Verification.
- Track and update defect status in Jira through closure, maintaining accurate records throughout the resolution lifecycle.
- Update software documentation as needed to reflect defect fix changes.
- Provide continued code correction and maintenance throughout software use in test and flight operations.
- Resolve DDT&E Defect Deferrals to OPOC for both Artemis 3 and Artemis 4 program increments.
- Deliver monthly status reports on all assigned tasks.
Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
Required Skills, Experience, and Education: - Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
- 5 or more years of general, full-time work experience.
- May be reduced with the completion of advanced education.
- 3 or more years of directly related experience in simulation or spacecraft software development.
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python software development.
- Strong software debugging and defect investigation skills.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, or equivalent).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: - Experience with SOCRRATES (Software Only CEV Risk Reduction Analysis and Test Engineering Simulator) or comparable simulation environments.
- Familiarity with software sustainment practices, including postverification defect resolution and documentation maintenance.
- Experience supporting spacecraft software in test and flight operations environments.
- Knowledge of DDT&E processes or defect deferral workflows.
- Prior work supporting NASA human spaceflight programs.
Business Profile: Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 - March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.
