Spacecraft Modeling & Simulation Engineer I

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock options

Relocation bonus

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

Job summary

Katalyst Space is building robotic spacecraft to enable dynamic space operations, from maneuvering to refueling and exploration. We seek engineers who can model and simulate complex missions, convert data into code, and help create AI/testing tools for SITL validation.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in aerospace modeling, 2–3 years in C++/Python, and a BS in a STEM field. Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 plus incentives, with relocation support and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of modeling and simulation for complex aerospace missions.
• 2–3 years of experience in C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented software development practices.
• Ability to understand new challenges quickly, formulate a plan, get buy‑in, and execute.
• Understanding complex distributed systems, and how the components you design and deliver will fit into those larger systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or closely related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Help create models and sims for cross domain uses.
• Learn how to convert data sheets into code.
• Aid the team in creating AI& T testing tool suite to aid in SITL testing
• Maintain and create coding environment
• Verify model and sims against hardware

Skills

Modeling & simulation

C++

Python

OO programming

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, CS

Tools

Basalisk

STK

GMAT

Job description

Katalyst Space is building robotic spacecraft to enable dynamic space operations, from maneuvering to refueling and exploration. We seek engineers who can model and simulate complex missions, convert data into code, and help create AI/testing tools for SITL validation.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in aerospace modeling, 2–3 years in C++/Python, and a BS in a STEM field. Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 plus incentives, with relocation support and comprehensive benefits.