Senior Simulation Engineer

Senior Simulation Engineer
£70,000 to £80,000
Hybrid - Didcot, Oxfordshire
Full-time, Permanent
Your new company
Do you have a strong background in space simulation and software development? Do you want to join a leading company that is tackling the challenge of space debris? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you!
Your new role
My client is looking for a Senior Simulation Software Engineer to join their team at their brand-new state-of-the-art office in Harwell, UK. You will provide technical expertise for the development of simulators that are used to validate and prepare our satellite servicing missions. You will work on all aspects of software development on their state-of-the-art simulators, from design and development to testing and deployment. You will also mentor more junior team members and act as a Subject-Matter Expert on simulator development. You will...

• Design, develop, integrate, validate, deploy and maintain spacecraft simulation software
• Develop and integrate spacecraft simulation software based on client's requirements
• Validate, configure, and deploy simulation software in our environments
• Develop scripts based on the client's operational scenarios
• Perform maintenance activities on simulators to ensure the highest availability to users
• Support in writing standard operational procedures for the Operations team
• Write start-up scripts to configure the simulators as required for the different operational configurations

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Minimum 5+ years of space industry experience in modelling and simulation of digital electronics and interfaces/buses
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in software development using C/C++
• Experience with SMP2 and SIMULUS Suite and/or other spacecraft simulation frameworks
• Experience with an emulation suite, preferably ESOC Emulator Suite or TEMU
• Experience in debugging and validating spacecraft onboard data handling subsystem
• Experience of debugging and profiling on Linux
• Object-oriented design using UML, design patterns

What you\'ll get in return

• Working with a highly talented international team on cutting edge technology
• A competitive base salary, flexible and hybrid work, 25-day holiday, life insurance, private healthcare, relocation allowance, visa sponsorship, and regular social events.

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