CareerPlan

Aerospace Software Testbed Development Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$100k–$176k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
HybridCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop high-fidelity closed-loop hardware and software testbeds to verify and validate flight software for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and mission-critical components.

Role type

Senior IC aerospace software testbed development engineer (guidance, navigation, and control)

Builds

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

Domain

Aerospace, defense, satellite, launch vehicle systems

Required skills

Python, Java, C/C++, dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, modeling & simulation, CI/CD tools

Preferred skills

Linux/Unix systems, network architecture, cyber security, machine learning and AI, real-time embedded software, Atlassian tool suite

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Develop models of space system components (sensors, actuators, vehicle dynamics) for simulators; Conduct tests and analyses of embedded software systems; Participate in simulation development for software validation and anomaly resolution; Develop tools to enhance analysis and simulation capabilities; Support NRO and DoD customers; Foster team innovation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities