Simulation Engineer - Orion Support

Bay Systems Consulting Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Systems Consulting Inc. seeks a Simulation Engineer to support the Orion Program, developing high-fidelity simulations for spacecraft operations onsite in Denver, CO.

Requires strong C++, Python, Linux experience, and a solid background in SDLC, 6-DoF simulations, and collaboration with flight software and mission operations teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with real-time 6 DoF simulations for aerospace.
• Familiarity with SDLC and aerospace concepts such as GN&C.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance high-fidelity simulation environments supporting Orion spacecraft operations.
• Design and implement real-time 6 Degrees of Freedom (6 DoF) simulation models.
• Support integration, testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and simulation issues across large-scale systems.
• Collaborate with aerospace engineers, flight software teams, and mission operations personnel.
• Support simulation architecture improvements and software modernization initiatives.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Implement software engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to mission readiness and operational support activities.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux development

Debugging large-scale software systems

Software engineering practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Perforce

Job description

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Full Time Denver, CO, Denver, CO, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 1430

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

Title: Simulation Engineer - Orion Program Support
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite
Locations: Houston, TX or Denver, CO
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Industry: Aerospace / Space Exploration / Flight Software

Program Areas Supported

• AR3 Docking
• AR3 Docked Operations
• AR4
• NP0155 (FOD)
• Sustainment Activities for AR3 and AR4

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance high-fidelity simulation environments supporting Orion spacecraft operations.
• Design and implement real-time 6 Degrees of Freedom (6 DoF) simulation models.
• Support integration, testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and simulation issues across large-scale systems.
• Collaborate with aerospace engineers, flight software teams, and mission operations personnel.
• Support simulation architecture improvements and software modernization initiatives.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Implement software engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to mission readiness and operational support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive experience with:
  • C++
  • Python
  • Linux development environments
  • Debugging large-scale software systems
  • Software engineering best practices
• Experience with:
  • Real-time 6 DoF simulations
  • Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Perforce source control
  • Aerospace engineering concepts including:
    • Orbital dynamics
    • Flight mechanics
    • Fluid mechanics
    • Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience supporting Orion spacecraft programs
• Experience supporting aerospace simulation environments
• Knowledge of NASA human spaceflight systems and mission operations