LTV Simulation Engineer

Odyssey Space Research, LLC has an opportunity for a full-time experienced Simulation Engineer to support continued growth in the Houston, TX and Boulder, CO areas. For more than 20 years, Odyssey has tackled complex problems by providing innovative engineering and software solutions to advance space exploration in a collaborative, relaxed work environment where happy employees produce exceptional outcomes. The team consists of highly skilled professionals in aerospace engineering, software, mathematics, and physics, creating innovative products and solutions to advance space exploration.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will support software development on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). The Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) provides a human-class rover to extend the exploration range of Artemis crew members on the Moon’s surface, enabling greater traversal for scientific discoveries and lunar development. LTVS also supports uncrewed autonomous exploration. Odyssey Space Research provides key support in the development, training, and operation of the LTVS system.

Candidates will work on innovative, analytical, and impactful projects to further space exploration. Proficiency in the following is expected:

• C/C++
• Simulation development including thermal, power, navigation, and surface dynamics
• Linux development environments
• Software development lifecycles and tools (Docker, Jenkins, Git, GitLab)

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen (or Permanent Resident) due to the nature of the work
• BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar STEM degrees from accredited universities

Skills

Other useful skills (not required for every position):

• Manned spaceflight experience
• Software and hardware integration
• Model development and validation
• NASA HLA standard
• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Automotive vehicle modeling software
• Python
• Experience developing code on various platforms (ARM, x86, PowerPC, SPARC, 8051, etc.)
• Experience with hardware interfaces (PCI, 1553, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-422/232, etc.)
• Experience with networking standards (TCP, UDP, IP, etc.)
• Familiarity with computer virtualization technologies
• Matlab/Simulink
• Experience supporting NASA and other government sector contracts

Locations

Positions are available in Houston, TX and Boulder, CO.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 – $150,000