Realtime Space Simulation Engineer (6-DOF)

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to develop and maintain simulation software for lunar surface operations, including real-time and faster-than-real-time environments. You will design high-fidelity models of vehicle dynamics, environment, sensors, and interfaces, and support HWIL simulation development, integration, and testing.

The role includes V&V of models, fault modeling for FDIR testing, and supporting flight software, ground systems, and mission operations

Qualifications

• BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Technology, Physics, or Math; 5 years of software development experience.
• Experience with simulation frameworks and tools such as Trick, Unreal Engine, or similar environments.
• 6-DOF simulation development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Experience in spacecraft dynamics, thermal modeling, power systems, RF, sensor modeling, or GNC integration.
• Experience with Git-based platforms (GitLab/GitHub) and development tools (JIRA).
• Strong collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams; excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain simulation software for lunar surface operations (real-time and faster-than-real-time).
• Design high-fidelity models of dynamics, environment, sensors, and interfaces.
• HWIL simulation development, integration, and testing.
• V&V of simulation models and fault modeling for FDIR testing.
• Support flight software, ground systems, and mission operations via simulation environments.
• Contribute to crew training and mission readiness through realistic simulations.
• Own full software lifecycle from design to deployment and support.
• Participate in Agile development cycles and program milestones.
• Interface with hardware developers and subsystem engineers.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Customer collaboration

Software development experience

Education

BS degree in Software/Computer Engineering or related field + 5 years experience

Tools

Trick

Unreal Engine

GitLab/GitHub

JIRA

Docker

Grafana

Job description

Barrios Technology is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to develop and maintain simulation software for lunar surface operations, including real-time and faster-than-real-time environments. You will design high-fidelity models of vehicle dynamics, environment, sensors, and interfaces, and support HWIL simulation development, integration, and testing.

The role includes V&V of models, fault modeling for FDIR testing, and supporting flight software, ground systems, and mission operations