Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead and primary engineering authority for spacecraft simulators across the full program lifecycle.
- Define and communicate simulator system architecture, ensuring cohesive integration of software, hardware, and spacecraft subsystem models, and mission payloads.
- Lead real‑time simulation development, model‑based design, and HIL integration activities.
- Chair technical reviews, and internal design discussions.
- Mentor and guide small teams of systems and software engineers.
- Facilitate cross program technical exchange to facilitate lessons learned and optimal execution.
- Design, develop, and implement real‑time simulations of spacecraft and space vehicle subsystems.
- Perform full software lifecycle activities: requirements, architecture, design, coding, integration, test, and documentation.
- Develop and validate requirements, verification plans, and sell‑off artifacts for internal and customer deliverables.
- Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies to ensure simulator performance, fidelity, and reliability.
- Integrate flight‑like hardware, avionics interfaces, and embedded systems into simulation environments.
- Act as the primary technical interface to spacecraft programs, subsystem leads, and customer engineering teams.
- Present simulator design and technical status at PDR, CDR, technical interchange meetings, and customer reviews.
- Support program‑facing activities by providing technical inputs to the Project Engineer for CAM/EVMS, proposals, and contract changes (without owning cost/schedule execution).
- Understand customer needs and proactively shape simulator capabilities to support mission success.
- Drive adoption of modern DevSecOps, containerization, and secure software development practices.
- Contribute to department‑wide risk, opportunity, and technology development initiatives.
- Support proposal development and technical planning for new missions and programs.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
- Ability to obtain additional access as needed.
- Hands‑on experience developing real‑time simulations, model‑based designs, and HIL systems.
- Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink, including auto‑code generation (Embedded Coder, Simulink Coder, MATLAB Coder).
- Software engineering background with C/C++ and experience in Python, Ruby, Rust or similar languages.
- Experience with real‑time operating systems (Linux, VxWorks) and embedded systems.
- Knowledge of spacecraft or space hardware systems, including avionics interfaces and subsystem modeling.
- Experience integrating complex systems across space and ground segments.
- Experience developing and deploying OCI‑compliant containers.
- Proficiency with Podman and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Hands-on experience with GitLab DevSecOps pipelines.
- Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices for high‑security environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to customers, subsystem leads, and internal leadership.
- Proven ability to drive technical decisions and maintain engineering rigor under schedule and mission pressures.
Additional Information
- On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
- Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Top Secret/SCI
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
- Shift: 1st Shift
- Career Level: Experienced
- Job Category: Engineering & Technology
- Sector: Space & Mission Systems
- Travel Percentage: <10%
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
- Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
