Spacecraft Simulation Engineer - New Grad

Trueanomalyinc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks an entry-level Spacecraft Simulation Software Engineer to help build and extend our spacecraft, constellation modeling, and simulation software with a focus on multi-physics, high-fidelity simulation.

This is a 3 month temporary engagement with potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business needs, located near Denver or Colorado Springs in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a STEM field.
• Experience with C++ (C++17/20) and Python is a plus.
• Familiarity with object-oriented software development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Write well-structured, efficient code using modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Contribute to multi-physics simulation libraries for spacecraft systems modeling.
• Develop 6DOF dynamics, thermal, attitude dynamics, and propulsion system models.
• Help implement time-stepping algorithms and real-time simulation techniques.
• Maintain libraries with APIs in Python and C++ for internal use.
• Collaborate with teams to plan missions and perform trade-space analyses.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills

C++

Python

Software design

6DOF simulation

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

True Anomaly seeks an entry-level Spacecraft Simulation Software Engineer to help build and extend our spacecraft, constellation modeling, and simulation software with a focus on multi-physics, high-fidelity simulation.

This is a 3 month temporary engagement with potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business needs, located near Denver or Colorado Springs in a hybrid work setting.