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# Software & Simulation Test Design Engineer

- **Company:** iSpace Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Software Engineering, Technical Data Management Systems, Strategies of Testing, Orbital Mechanics, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-simulation-test-design-engineer-ispace-inc-8003174

## About the Role

* B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

 * 5+ years of software engineering experience with significant focus on test systems or infrastructure

 * Proven track record designing scalable test frameworks or platforms

 * Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, or similar

 * Experience with automated testing, CI/CD systems, and test orchestration tools

 * Solid understanding of software V&V principles

 * Familiarity with ITAR/EAR requirements for sharing technical data internationally, * Experience with simulation environments (MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, or custom platforms) and HIL/SIL testing

 * Background in safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, robotics, or defense)

 * Knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-based test infrastructure, and LabVIEW

 * Familiarity with orbital mechanics, control theory, and embedded flight software constraints

 * Experience interpreting telemetry and simulation data outputs

 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities; willingness to travel (<10%)

## Description

Test Framework Architecture: Design and evolve a modular, global test framework supporting unit, integration, system, and simulation-based testing. Define reusable abstractions, APIs, and libraries for consistent implementation, including fault injection scenarios such as sensor dropouts, thruster misfires, and communication delays.

Simulation & Test Infrastructure: Architect scalable simulation environments and virtual testbeds with seamless HIL/SIL integration, covering orbital mechanics, space environments (vacuum, radiation, thermal), and spacecraft dynamics including attitude control and propulsion.

Global Standardization & Governance Establish: common testing strategies, naming conventions, data formats, and reporting standards across regions. Define quality metrics, coverage standards, and quality gates; lead architecture and test design reviews to enforce best practices.

Automation & CI/CD: Build and standardize automated test pipelines within CI/CD workflows, ensuring tests are reliable, reproducible, and scalable across distributed environments.

Performance & Mission Scenario Testing: Ensure test systems support large-scale simulations, high data throughput, and long-duration runs - including thousands of simulated missions across launch windows, environmental variations, and anomaly scenarios. Optimize for speed, determinism, and debuggability.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with global engineering teams to drive adoption of the test framework. Contribute to resource estimation, schedule planning, and risk identification. Embody ispace values - Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability - and stay current on emerging tools and methodologies.


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