Spacecraft Simulation Engineer - On-Site, 6-DoF C++/Python

Radiance Technologies, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Simulation Engineer to support NASA Orion MPCV and Artemis missions. The role emphasizes hands-on C++/Python development, real-time 6-DoF simulation, andLinux-based workflows in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

The successful candidate will design, implement, test, and sustain high-fidelity spacecraft simulations, integrate with test labs and ground systems, and engage with government customers and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting spacecraft programs.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience developing software in C++ and Python.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with real-time 6-DoF simulation.
• Extensive experience debugging complex software in large-scale systems.
• Extensive experience working in a Linux development environment.
• Experience with Perforce or a comparable SCM tool.
• Experience applying aerospace engineering concepts.
• Experience working within an Agile development methodology.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver.
• Experience with IBM DOORS or similar requirements management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform docking ground software systems engineering supporting Orion MPCV and Artemis missions.
• Perform docking sim software development, unit/functional testing, and verification using Agile methodologies.
• Develop, integrate, debug, and maintain simulation software using C++ and Python.
• Support simulation software design, software production, integration, and verification activities.
• Develop and execute unit, functional, integration, and system-level tests for simulation software.
• Develop test procedures, test cases, dry runs, and other verification artifacts.
• Support real-time six-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) simulation development and integration.
• Support integration with simulation rigs, test environments, spacecraft test laboratories, and ground systems.
• Support requirements traceability between software changes, requirements, and verification activities.
• Develop or enhance user interfaces and tools for testers and engineers to monitor, run, and report simulations.
• Support configuration management and version control using Perforce.
• Collaborate with engineers and government customers to resolve technical issues.
• Support additional engineering activities and studies as directed by technical lead or customer.

Skills

C++

Python

6-DoF simulation

Linux

Agile methodologies

Perforce

DOORS

Spacecraft systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Math/Physical Sciences

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Perforce

IBM DOORS

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Simulation Engineer to support NASA Orion MPCV and Artemis missions. The role emphasizes hands-on C++/Python development, real-time 6-DoF simulation, andLinux-based workflows in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

The successful candidate will design, implement, test, and sustain high-fidelity spacecraft simulations, integrate with test labs and ground systems, and engage with government customers and cross-functional