Software Simulation EngineerWe are looking for a Software Simulation Engineer to design and build the core architecture of our simulation platform. You will be responsible for the infrastructure that validates our intelligent systems before real-world deployment. Your focus will be on creating a scalable, high-performance virtual environment that seamlessly integrates flight software, autonomy stacks, and external models.
Role- Simulation Architecture: Design, build, and maintain the core infrastructure, data pipelines, and timing mechanisms for our system-level and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulation environments.
- Framework Development: Build robust APIs and interfaces that allow cross-functional teams to easily plug their specific sensor, actuator, and physics models into the broader simulation.
- Software Integration: Integrate flight software, autonomy stacks, and control algorithms directly into the simulator.
- Testing Infrastructure: Develop the backend tooling and automated test frameworks needed to run large-scale simulations, verify system behavior, and catch edge cases.
- Cross-Functional Sync: Act as the simulation platform owner, partnering with hardware and controls teams to ensure the architecture supports their testing requirements and scales effectively.
Requirements- BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in software simulation, systems architecture, or complex software development.
- Expert in Python with strong working knowledge of C++.
- Hands-on experience architecting, extending, or maintaining custom software simulators, test harnesses, or large-scale software frameworks.
- Solid understanding of system-level networking and data routing (e.g., Ethernet, UDP/TCP, CAN).
Bonus- Background in aerospace, automotive, or robotics.
- Familiarity with Embedded Linux, RTOS, or supporting downstream Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and scaling simulations in cloud environments.
What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary
$125,000-$170,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
