9h ago
Software Simulation Engineer
San Francisco, CA
$125k-$170k / year
full-timemidaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design and build the core architecture of our simulation platform at Astranis, a leading satellite communications company. Your work will validate intelligent systems before real-world deployment by creating scalable, high-performance virtual environments that integrate flight software and autonomy stacks. You'll own the simulation infrastructure that powers validation for advanced space systems.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and maintain system-level and SIL simulation environments
- Build APIs for cross-functional teams to plug in models
- Integrate flight software and autonomy stacks into the simulator
- Develop backend tooling for automated large-scale simulations
๐ Requirements
- BS or MS in CS, Software Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years in software simulation, systems architecture, or complex development
- Expert in Python with strong working knowledge of C++
- Experience architecting or maintaining custom software simulators or test harnesses
โจ Nice to Have
- Background in aerospace, automotive, or robotics
- Familiarity with Embedded Linux, RTOS, or HIL setups
- Experience with CI/CD and cloud simulation scaling
๐ Benefits & Perks
- โ Equity package via incentive stock options
- ๐ฅ High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
- ๐๏ธ Flexible PTO
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Free on-site catered meals
- ๐ผ 401(k) retirement planning
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3System Design Interviewยท 60 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required (export control restriction)
- Large base salary range may indicate negotiation variability
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