Senior Spacecraft Modeling & Simulation Architect

Katalyst; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan

Job summary

Katalyst is seeking an experienced professional to engage in modeling and simulation for complex aerospace missions. Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of experience, including deep knowledge of C++ and Python, and skills in orbital mechanics.

You will work in a challenging environment, enhancing spacecraft dynamics and simulation architecture to support a new era of space operations. The compensation ranges from $130,000 to $240,000 annually, complemented by substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in modeling and simulation for complex aerospace missions.
• Deep understanding of physics engines or digital twins.
• Experience developing for multiple internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand spacecraft architecture and missions.
• Review current model and simulation capability.
• Identify gaps in current simulation framework.

Skills

Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics

Experience modeling spacecraft dynamics, control systems, and environmental effects

Ability to design modular and extensible simulation architecture

Experience implementing physics-based simulations in Python and C++

Strong knowledge of numerical methods, time integration, and stability considerations

Experience building universe-style multi-body simulation environments

Ability to design simulations that support historical replay, real-time execution, and accelerated future-time scenarios

Experience with integrating simulations with GSW, FSW, AI&T, and HITL testing

Ability to design constellation level simulations

Experience designing event-driven or time-stepped simulation frameworks

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or closely related STEM field

Tools

C++

Python

Basilisk or similar Framework

Docker

Kubernetes (K8)

CI/CD

Job description

Katalyst is seeking an experienced professional to engage in modeling and simulation for complex aerospace missions. Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of experience, including deep knowledge of C++ and Python, and skills in orbital mechanics.

You will work in a challenging environment, enhancing spacecraft dynamics and simulation architecture to support a new era of space operations. The compensation ranges from $130,000 to $240,000 annually, complemented by substantial benefits.