Senior Satellite Simulation & Test Software Engineer

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. Design, develop, and implement simulation software for testing and verifying TeraWave's flight software .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $276,540 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing simulation software for flight systems, with strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python. Proficient in software integration, verification, and validation practices for mission-critical embedded systems.

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Simulation Software DevelopmentC, C++, And Python ProgrammingSoftware Integration And ValidationArchitecture Of Simulation EnvironmentsExperience With Git And CI/CD

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Hard Skills

Simulation Software DevelopmentC, C++, And Python ProgrammingSoftware Integration And ValidationObject-Oriented Problem SolvingSoftware Unit Testing FrameworksInter-Process Communication MechanismsConfiguration ManagementDeterministic Lockstep Simulation DesignFlight Software/Hardware InterfacesStatic Analysis Tools

Soft Skills

Mentoring Junior EngineersCollaboration With Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Google TestNASA's TrickLinuxQNXVxWorksRTEMSGitContainerized Environments

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft SoftwareEmbedded Software DevelopmentFlight SoftwareGN&C Sensor And Actuator ModelingCCSDS StandardsOrbital MechanicsFDIR Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement simulation software for testing and verifying TeraWave's flight software
Collaborate with test team leads to develop a simulation environment deployable on multiple platforms for software-only, HWIL, real-time environment, and spacecraft AI&T testing
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and autonomy engineers to understand software requirements, interfaces, and behavioral boundaries across subsystems
Develop and integrate simulation environments and models to test flight software across nominal and off-nominal operational scenarios
Participate in software integration, verification, and validation testing, including SIL and HIL environments
Support on-orbit operations and troubleshooting of deployed spacecraft
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in spacecraft software, simulation software, or embedded software development
Proven experience with architecture and development of simulation environments for flight or embedded systems
Demonstrated ability to lead the technical architecture of a complex software system
Understanding of deterministic lockstep simulation design coupling algorithms with representative models, with consideration of synchronization and repeatability
Some knowledge of GN&C sensor and actuator suite modeling
Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented problem solving and software layering to facilitate modularity and reuse
Experience with software unit testing frameworks such as Google Test or equivalent for embedded C/C++ environments
Experience with inter-process communication mechanisms including sockets, shared memory, message queues, or publish-subscribe middleware
Experience with software lifecycle, configuration management (Git), CI/CD, and containerized environments
Experience with verification/validation practices for mission-critical embedded software systems
Understanding of flight software/hardware interfaces including discrete I/O, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, and RS-422/485
Familiarity with static analysis tools and flight software coding standards such as MISRA C/C++
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Experience with simulation environments such as NASA’s Trick
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and propagation models
Familiarity with CCSDS standards for spacecraft telecommand and telemetry processing
Some experience with real-time operating systems such as Linux, QNX, VxWorks, RTEMS or equivalent
Experience with onboard time management, precision timing interfaces, or GPS-disciplined time synchronization
Familiarity with NASA cFS software architecture
Familiarity with spacecraft FDIR concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks per year of Paid Time Off based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion