Job Description
Junior Simulation Engineer
KDC are looking for an experienced
Junior Simulation Engineer to join at the new state of the art facility. This is a unique opportunity to join the dynamic and rapidly growing company, and where you make a positive contribution to the growing problem of orbital debris. We are looking for Junior Simulation Software Engineers with a passion for space and simulation.
What you’ll do - You will be simulating satellites in the toughest conditions and performing manoeuvres in close proximity to other space assets. You will work on all aspects of software development on state-of-the-art simulators, from analysis and design, through to testing and deployment.
- Design, implement and test spacecraft simulators as part of a team of software and aerospace engineers
- Develop and integrate spacecraft simulation software based on client’s requirements
- Validate, configure, and deploy simulation software environments
- Develop scripts based on the client’s operational scenarios
- Perform maintenance activities on simulators to ensure highest availability to users
- Support in writing standard Operational procedures to the Operations team
- Write start-up scripts to configure the simulators as required for the different operational configurations
What you’ll need - University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or other STEM discipline
- Experience in debugging, profiling on Linux
- Sound knowledge of modern C++ (C++14)
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Desirable skills - Object oriented programming using UML, design patterns
- Experience with unit testing
- Experience with ECSS SMP and SIMULUS Suite (ESA) and/or other spacecraft simulation frameworks
- Experience with Agile software development, tools and methods
- Experience with ECSS-E-70 (PUS), SCOS MIB
- Linux system administration, shell scripts, make, etc.
- Scripting with JavaScript
Benefits - Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
- Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
- Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
- 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
- Sponsorship Visa
- Relocation allowance
- New state of the art office and cleanroom facility