Simulation Lead

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5-10 engineers with strong leadership skills
• Lead design, development, delivery, maintenance, and support of simulation products supporting internal teams, external customers, and mission operations, including on-orbit support, rehearsals, and training environments
• Follows SIT software development processes to ensure fast and quality releases of core simulation products
• Maintain and improve the York spacecraft simulation suite
• Interface and integrate other subsystem groups models into simulation
• Be available to support large test initiatives with internal stakeholders
• Receive feature requests and bug reports and prioritize them appropriately to align the simulation roadmap with internal customer roadmaps
• Relay simulation team plans, progress, and needs to upper management regularly
• Develop and maintain simulation documentation and user guides for standardized model integration, component development, and scenario design
• Implement software development, testing, and CI/CD practices across all simulation products that meet division and department standards for software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency with C++ or Python
• Demonstrated proficiency with Git and Agile software development practices & tools
• Demonstrated proficiency in a Linux environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with bash scripting
• Demonstrated proficiency with Docker, Docker Compose, & containerization
• Experience with Full Stack development
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports
• Capable of managing multiple tasks while delivering according to program milestones and deliverables
• Proactive problem identification and clear communication to leadership and/or more senior engineers
• Proficient at writing and reading technical documentation
• Understanding and experience with API usage
• Experience with in-the-loop testing (software, processor, and hardware)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related field
• Experience with product and people management
• Aerospace model development and analysis
• Simulation model verification and validation experience
• DevOps background, especially using GitLab CI/CD
• Familiarity with the Space Domain and satellite operations
• Networking concepts like UDP/TCP
• Embedded development
• Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain

Benefits

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.