CareerPlan

2027 Aerospace Software and Simulation Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$70k–$150k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and validate flight software for launch vehicles and spacecraft using high-fidelity simulations and testbeds.

Role type

Aerospace Software and Simulation Engineer

Builds

Software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and emulator-based simulators for space systems

Domain

Aerospace, Flight Software, Modeling & Simulation

Required skills

Flight software development, Modeling and simulation, Control systems design, Python, Java, C/C++, Linux/Unix, Version control, Software testing methodologies

Preferred skills

Guidance Navigation and Controls (GNC), Embedded systems engineering, NASA cFS or JPL FSW frameworks, DO-178C or ISO 26262, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-loop (SIL) test systems, Model-based design tools (Simulink, Modelica), Real-time embedded software development

Technologies

Python, Java, C/C++, Linux, Unix, Simulink, Modelica, JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence

Responsibilities

Conduct tests and perform analyses of software systems embedded within launch vehicles and spacecraft, Develop models of space system components for simulators, Develop tools to enhance analysis and simulation capabilities, Collaborate with team members to deliver quality products and reviews

Seniority

Entry-level (0-1 year experience)