Real-Time Spacecraft Simulation Engineer — Orion/Docking

Radiance Technologies; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Simulation Engineer to support a U.S. Government space program aligned with NASA’s Orion MPCV and Artemis missions. The role focuses on high-fidelity spacecraft simulations, with hands-on development in C++ and Python, real-time 6-DoF simulation, and Linux environments across the full software lifecycle.

The position is on-site in Littleton, CO or Houston, TX, with compensation ranging from $110,000 to $135,000 annually. Remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting spacecraft programs.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience developing software in C++ and Python.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with real-time 6-DoF simulation.
• Experience in Linux development environments and using Perforce.
• Familiarity with aerospace engineering concepts and Agile practices.
• Experience with IBM DOORS or similar requirements tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform docking ground software systems engineering for Orion MPCV and Artemis missions.
• Develop, test, and verify docking sim software using Agile methods.
• Develop, integrate, debug, and maintain simulation software in C++ and Python.
• Support design, production, integration, and verification activities for simulation software.
• Create unit, functional, integration, and system tests for simulation software.
• Support real-time 6-DoF simulation development and integration.
• Integrate with simulation rigs, test environments, and spacecraft labs.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

C++

Python

Linux

Perforce

IBM DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Simulation Engineer to support a U.S. Government space program aligned with NASA’s Orion MPCV and Artemis missions. The role focuses on high-fidelity spacecraft simulations, with hands-on development in C++ and Python, real-time 6-DoF simulation, and Linux environments across the full software lifecycle.

The position is on-site in Littleton, CO or Houston, TX, with compensation ranging from $110,000 to $135,000 annually. Remote work is not available.