Senior Satellite Simulation & Test Software Engineer

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. Design, develop, and implement simulation software for testing and verifying TeraWave 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 designing and developing simulation software for spacecraft 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 DevelopmentSpacecraft Software IntegrationC, C++, And Python ProgrammingVerification And Validation PracticesDeterministic Lockstep Simulation Design

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Hard Skills

Simulation Environment ArchitectureEmbedded Software DevelopmentSoftware Unit Testing FrameworksIPC MechanismsSoftware Lifecycle ManagementConfiguration Management (Git)CI/CD PracticesStatic Analysis ToolsFlight Software Coding StandardsObject-Oriented Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Mentoring Junior EngineersCollaboration With Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Google TestNASA's TrickRTOS (Linux, QNX, VxWorks, RTEMS)Containerized Environments

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft AI&T TestingGN&C Sensor And Actuator ModelingFlight Software/Hardware InterfacesCCSDS StandardsOrbital Mechanics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxPythonRTOSTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement simulation software for testing and verifying TeraWave flight software
Collaborate with test team leads to develop simulation environments deployable across 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 subsystem behavioral boundaries
Develop and integrate simulation environments and models for nominal and off-nominal operational scenarios
Participate in software integration, verification, and validation testing, including SIL and HIL environments
Provide background support for 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, synchronization, and repeatability
Some knowledge of GN&C sensor and actuator suite modeling, including IMU, star tracker, magnetometer, reaction wheel assembly, and magnetic torque rods
Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python
Solid understanding of object-oriented problem solving and software layering
Experience with software unit testing frameworks such as Google Test or equivalent for embedded C/C++ environments
Experience with IPC 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 and 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
Preferred: Experience with simulation environments such as NASA’s Trick
Preferred: Knowledge of orbital mechanics and propagation models
Preferred: Familiarity with CCSDS standards for spacecraft telecommand and telemetry processing
Preferred: Some experience with RTOS such as Linux, QNX, VxWorks, RTEMS, or equivalent
Preferred: Experience with onboard time management, precision timing interfaces, or GPS-disciplined time synchronization
Preferred: Familiarity with NASA cFS software architecture
Preferred: Familiarity with spacecraft FDIR concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors, at the company's sole discretion