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K2 Space Corporation · 2 hours ago

Senior Simulation Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

3+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is a groundbreaking Series C space startup focused on building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. The Senior Simulation Software Engineer will be responsible for simulating and verifying software for spacecraft, developing core simulation software models, and designing simulations for constellations of satellites.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for our 20kW+ spacecraft

Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems

Author drivers for simulation hardware

Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code

Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs

Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems

Qualification

RustC++Simulation softwareNumerical methodsSpacecraft flight softwareLinux systems programmingData analysisAnomaly investigationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering or relevant professions

Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language

Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism