Responsibilities
- Serve as the principal technical authority for spacecraft simulator systems throughout all phases of program execution.
- Define and communicate the overall system architecture for simulation platforms, integrating software, hardware, and models of spacecraft subsystems and mission payloads.
- Lead the development of real-time simulations and model-based design efforts, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integration.
- Preside over technical reviews and internal design sessions to ensure engineering rigor and alignment.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to teams of systems and software engineers.
- Promote cross-program collaboration to share best practices and improve technical outcomes.
- Design and implement real-time simulations for spacecraft and space vehicle subsystems.
- Execute full software development lifecycle tasks, including requirements definition, architecture, coding, integration, testing, and documentation.
- Develop and verify requirements, verification strategies, and deliverable artifacts for internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively identify engineering risks and lead mitigation efforts to ensure simulation accuracy, performance, and reliability.
- Integrate flight-representative hardware, avionics interfaces, and embedded systems into simulation environments.
- Act as the main technical liaison between simulator teams and spacecraft programs, subsystem leads, and customer engineering groups.
- Present simulation designs and technical progress during key reviews such as PDR, CDR, and customer-facing meetings.
- Support program activities by providing technical input for cost account management, proposals, and contract modifications, excluding direct cost or schedule ownership.
- Anticipate customer needs and shape simulator capabilities to enhance mission success.
- Advance modern software practices including DevSecOps, containerization, and secure development methods.
- Contribute to organization-wide initiatives related to risk management, technology development, and innovation opportunities.
- Assist in technical planning and proposal efforts for new missions and programs.
- Maintain a consistent and reliable work schedule.
- Build and sustain productive working relationships across departments, business units, and corporate functions to support a collaborative environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Health savings account options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support
- Legal services plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off for vacation and personal use
- Paid company holidays
- Paid leave for parental, military, bereavement, and sick purposes in accordance with federal and state laws
- Company recognition program offering monetary and non-monetary awards
- Eligibility for additional incentives based on role and position level
Work Arrangement
On-site
Other
- Work may occur in office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoor, or remote research environments.
- Occasional work in production areas requiring protective equipment and safety gear.
- Potential need to access facilities under varying weather conditions.
- Eligibility for incentive compensation plans based on business performance and management recommendation.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
- U.S. Person status is required as defined by ITAR/EAR regulations.
- Security clearance requirement: Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph.
- Work schedule: First shift (daytime hours).
- Estimated travel requirement: less than 10%
