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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