Orion Space Simulation Software Engineer — Hybrid (Denver)

Aegis Aerospace, Inc.; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer (Orion Simulation) to support the Orion program in Denver, CO. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite support at Lockheed Martin’s Denver-area facility at least three days per week.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of simulation software used to validate spacecraft flight systems, with hands-on development using Python 3.10 and C++20 on Linux.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Python 3.10 and C++20.
• Experience in Linux environments and software development lifecycle.
• Experience with simulation software, models, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance simulation software used to test and validate spacecraft systems.
• Design and implement software models that replicate spacecraft systems, interfaces, and behaviors.
• Develop software using Python 3.10 and C++20 within Linux-based development environments.
• Execute simulations and analyze results to evaluate system behavior and verify performance against program requirements.
• Support software verification and validation, unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing activities.
• Develop, analyze, and troubleshoot device communication protocols and network interfaces.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize simulation software for performance, reliability, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Lockheed Martin technical teams to integrate simulation software into spacecraft testing and validation environments.
• Support requirements management, traceability, and verification activities.
• Participate in project and technical design reviews.
• Participate in regular team meetings, provide status updates, and coordinate technical activities with teammates and program stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation development, software testing, and verification methodologies.

Skills

Python 3.10

C++20

Linux development

Software verification

Debugging

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

DOORS

Git

Linux

Job description

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Software Engineer (Orion Simulation) to support the Orion program in Denver, CO. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite support at Lockheed Martin’s Denver-area facility at least three days per week.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of simulation software used to validate spacecraft flight systems, with hands-on development using Python 3.10 and C++20 on Linux.