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# Simulation Engineer - Orion Support

- **Company:** Bay Systems
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Perforce, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Linux Development, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=229cf2c54ad420b7

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field.

 * 5+ years of professional software development experience.
 * Extensive experience with:
 + C++
 + Python
 + Linux development environments
 + Debugging large-scale software systems
 + Software engineering best practices
 * Experience with:
 + Real-time 6 DoF simulations
 + Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
 + Perforce source control
 + Aerospace engineering concepts including:
o Orbital dynamics
o Flight mechanics
o Fluid mechanics
o Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C), * Experience with MATLAB/Simulink

 * Experience supporting Orion spacecraft programs
 * Experience supporting aerospace simulation environments
 * Knowledge of NASA human spaceflight systems and mission operations

## Description

* Develop, maintain, and enhance high-fidelity simulation environments supporting Orion spacecraft operations.
 * Design and implement real-time 6 Degrees of Freedom (6 DoF) simulation models.
 * Support integration, testing, verification, and validation activities.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and simulation issues across large-scale systems.
 * Collaborate with aerospace engineers, flight software teams, and mission operations personnel.
 * Support simulation architecture improvements and software modernization initiatives.
 * Participate in full software development lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
 * Implement software engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and performance optimization.
 * Contribute to mission readiness and operational support activities.


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