Principal Spacecraft Simulation Architect (C++/Python) + Equity

True Anomaly; Long Beach, Denver (CA, CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is hiring a Principal Spacecraft Simulation Software Engineer for its Long Beach office. This role demands expertise in software development, particularly in modern C++, with a focus on defining technical vision for simulation platforms. Candidates should have a strong background in aerospace challenges, API design, and multi-physics simulation. The position offers opportunities for significant impact on mission planning and operational decision-making. Benefits include equity and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development focus on simulation, scientific computing, or aerospace applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++.
• Deep expertise in ADCS, GNC, thermal control.

Responsibilities

• Own the long-term technical strategy for the simulation infrastructure.
• Lead design and implementation of multi-physics simulation software.
• Define the external-facing API strategy across C++ and Python.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Python scripting

Numerical methods

Architectural design

Simulation development

Education

Bachelor's in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics

Tools

Git

CI/CD

CMake or Bazel

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company is hiring a Principal Spacecraft Simulation Software Engineer for its Long Beach office. This role demands expertise in software development, particularly in modern C++, with a focus on defining technical vision for simulation platforms. Candidates should have a strong background in aerospace challenges, API design, and multi-physics simulation. The position offers opportunities for significant impact on mission planning and operational decision-making. Benefits include equity and comprehensive health plans.