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Jobright.ai Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. K2 Space is a groundbreaking Series B space startup focused on building large, high-powered spacecraft for space development. The Senior Simulation Software Engineer will be responsible for simulating and verifying software for large satellites, developing core simulation software models, and designing tools for operating satellite constellations. Responsibilities: • Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for our 20kW+ spacecraft • Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems • Author drivers for simulation hardware • Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code • Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs • Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering or relevant professions • Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language • Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism Preferred: • Master’s or PhD in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, or a STEM field • Experience working in Rust production environments • Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar • Experience defining and creating simulation systems for both hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop testing • Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics • Experience with linear algebra, signal processing, controls, and/or orbital mechanics • Experience with space communication modeling (RF, ground stations) • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems • Experience with spacecraft flight software development • Experience with Linux systems programming and driver development • Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems Company: Making previously impossible missions possible Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Torrance, California, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage. Seniority level
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