Description
As a Simulation Software Engineer on the GNC team, you will design, develop, and test our high-fidelity spacecraft simulation that is used to validate the software that controls our satellites while in orbit.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design, develop, and maintain software for our high-fidelity software simulation platform
- Implement and improve software- and hardware-in-the-loop simulations to validate satellite software and flight algorithms
- Accelerate the software development process through infrastructure improvements
- Develop and enhance Monte Carlo simulation tooling for assessing system performance under various conditions
- Incorporate physics-based models into simulation
- Develop analysis and visualization tooling to provide insight into our system
- Support GNC operations for our fleet of satellites, including on-console and on-call rotations
Requirements include:
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent background experience
- 2-5+ years in software or building simulations of complex physical systems
- 2-5+ years experience with Python or other high-level object-oriented programming language(s)
- Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on large software projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without much supervision
Bonus requirements include:
- Understanding of classical or modern control theory, and basic orbital mechanics
- Knowledge of memory management, threading, and interprocess communication techniques
- Experience building and maintaining software infrastructure used across teams
- Experience in statistical analysis techniques and Monte Carlo simulation
- Experience with C/C++
- Experience with AI tooling and agentic workflows
- Experience with databases
- Experience with spacecraft design
What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary $120,000-$175,000 USD