Job Summary:
K2 Space Corporation is pioneering the development of the largest and highest-power satellites, backed by significant investment and contracts. The Simulation Software Engineer will be responsible for simulating and verifying software for satellite operations, including creating simulation software infrastructure and performing analyses to support engineering decisions.
Responsibilities:
โข Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for our 20kW+ spacecraft
โข Develop physics-based software models of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, attitude control, power, and communications systems.
โข Perform analyses of constellation capabilities and performance to support business and engineering decisions, including network coverage and beam planning.
โข Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code.
โข Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve on-orbit problems.
โข Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering or relevant professions
โข Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language
โข Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar
โข Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, and mechanics
Preferred:
โข 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
โข Masterโs or PhD in physics, aerospace engineering, or a STEM field
โข Experience working in Rust production environments
โข Experience defining and creating simulation systems
โข Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics
โข Experience with linear algebra, controls, and/or orbital mechanics
โข Basic knowledge of electronics, Linux, and computer architecture
โข Experience with space communication modeling (RF, ground stations)
โข Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
Company:
Making previously impossible missions possible Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Torrance, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.