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Spacecraft Simulator Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Darmstadt, HESSEN💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Maintain and operate spacecraft simulator software systems for the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), supporting flight control teams during procedure preparation, training, and rehearsals.

Role type

Senior IC spacecraft simulator software engineer

Builds

Operational simulator software systems, CI/CD pipelines, and simulator releases

Domain

Aerospace / Ground Segment Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

C++, Python, Groovy, Javascript, Linux, Bash scripting, Gitlab CI/CD, Podman, Docker

Preferred skills

SIMULUS framework, Mission Control Systems, TM/TC Databases, Spacecraft Procedures, Kubernetes, CCSDS protocols, Java, Eclipse RCP

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate simulator software systems; manage simulator assets, access, and incidents; support users and training during project phases; setup and maintain CI/CD processes; handle release management and deployment; perform engineering support for cloud technologies and security scans; manage validation processes and delivery acceptance; plan for technology obsolescence; facilitate simulator updates based on user feedback; prepare and verify simulator releases; harmonize simulator baselines and upgrades.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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