Aerospace Simulation Software Engineer II

Katalyst; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation bonus

Medical, vision & dental coverage

Unlimited PTO

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Katalyst is seeking a skilled engineer to build and validate models and simulations for complex aerospace missions. You will create training environments, develop testing tools for SITL, and maintain the coding workspace while ensuring alignment with multiple internal stakeholders and ITAR requirements.

The role offers a competitive base salary, long-term incentives, relocation support, and comprehensive medical coverage. Expect extended hours and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in modeling and simulation for complex aerospace missions.
• Expert knowledge in C++ and Python.
• Owned at least one area of a software product.
• Experience developing for multiple internal stakeholders such as AI&T, GSW, MOPS, FSW, etc.
• Knowledge of distributed compute frameworks.
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or closely related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Help create models and sims for cross domain uses.
• Create training environment for operations.
• Create AI&T testing tool suite to aid in SITL testing.
• Maintain and create coding environment.
• Verify model and sims against hardware.

Skills

C++

Python

Modeling & simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Distributed compute frameworks

Software product ownership

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related STEM

Tools

Basalisk

STK

GMAT

Job description

Katalyst is seeking a skilled engineer to build and validate models and simulations for complex aerospace missions. You will create training environments, develop testing tools for SITL, and maintain the coding workspace while ensuring alignment with multiple internal stakeholders and ITAR requirements.

The role offers a competitive base salary, long-term incentives, relocation support, and comprehensive medical coverage. Expect extended hours and weekends as needed.