Space Systems Simulation Engineer

Redwire Space NV; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in Littleton, CO is seeking a Software Engineer to help design, test, and integrate simulation and test software used to validate flight software, GN&C algorithms, and satellite operation. You will build digital twins and flat sat environments and collaborate with flight software, systems, and electrical engineering teams to enable end-to-end mission validation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and strong C++/Python, Linux, and real-time systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting.
• Experience working with real time systems.
• Familiarity with spacecraft avionics interfaces and protocols.
• Experience with object oriented software development.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) and issue tracking tools (JIRA).
• Occasional travel required.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and configure simulation and test software to meet requirements for validating flight software, GN&C algorithms, and general satellite operation.
• Translate system requirements for digital twins and flat sats into software architectures, designs, and implementations.
• Create component emulators used to validate flight software modules and day-in-the-life tests.
• Implement or adapt test software to execute full verification and validation tests on the spacecraft during AI&T operations.
• Work with electrical engineering to design a flat sat representing the spacecraft.
• Perform unit, integration, and system-level software testing, including hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Document project progress, software design, implementation, and testing processes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures on the test bench unit.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with simulation and test software systems.
• Use software development best practices and version control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and configuration management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, avionics, and mission operations.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Real-time systems

OO design

Spacecraft interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

SVN

JIRA

Docker

CMake

Maven

Job description

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in Littleton, CO is seeking a Software Engineer to help design, test, and integrate simulation and test software used to validate flight software, GN&C algorithms, and satellite operation. You will build digital twins and flat sat environments and collaborate with flight software, systems, and electrical engineering teams to enable end-to-end mission validation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and strong C++/Python, Linux, and real-time systems