Lead Spacecraft Simulation Architect

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a Principal Software Engineer, Spacecraft Simulation to define the long-term technical vision and architecture for a high-fidelity simulation platform. You will lead multi-physics modeling across spacecraft subsystems and drive development that informs mission planning, autonomy, and GNC validation.

You will own API design across C++ and Python, mentor engineers, and shape engineering culture while partnering with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, CS, physics, or math; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional software development with leadership experience.
• Expert-level C++ (C++17+), STL, templates, performance optimization.
• Python proficiency for API design, scripting, automation, and data analysis.
• Strong V&V experience for physics-based models; uncertainty quantification.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term technical strategy and architecture for the simulation platform.
• Lead design and implementation of multi-physics simulation software.
• Define external API strategy for C++ and Python.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence across teams.
• Represent simulation in cross-functional forums and reviews.

Skills

C++

Python

Technical leadership

Systems thinking

Communication

GNC

ADCS

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Job description

True Anomaly seeks a Principal Software Engineer, Spacecraft Simulation to define the long-term technical vision and architecture for a high-fidelity simulation platform. You will lead multi-physics modeling across spacecraft subsystems and drive development that informs mission planning, autonomy, and GNC validation.

You will own API design across C++ and Python, mentor engineers, and shape engineering culture while partnering with cross-functional teams.