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We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.\n\nThe lead simulation engineer will be responsible for directing the technical work of the simulation team, including development of the simulation infrastructure, vehicle models, and integration of the simulation with vehicle software and automated integrated test tools. The lead simulation engineer will support long-term strategic planning of simulation scope and capabilities with the larger software team and manage the short term tactical priorities. This position is a technical leadership position with an expectation that the lead will also be doing hands on work as part of the simulation team, especially in the realm of integration with other tools and simulation performance improvements. What you'll do:\nWork with GNC and software team stakeholders to define the architecture of Astrolab’s GNC and flight software (FSW) verification simulation environment \n\nWork with GNC and software team stakeholders to determine simulation milestones and development priorities based on stakeholder needs and vehicle schedule \n\nManage day to day simulation development to ensure the defined architecture is delivered on time to stakeholders for each agreed-upon milestone, including defining sprint priorities, assigning tasks to developers, and ensuring tasks are completed on schedule\n\nDevelop simulation verification and validation (V&V) plan and execute the plan to ensure that the simulation has appropriate levels of V&V for each milestone delivery to stakeholders \n\nSupport development of environment, vehicle, and hardware models to ensure the right elements are modeled to the proper level of fidelity \n\nProvide significant technical support for integrating the simulation with the GNC prototype environment, vehicle FSW running in software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop modes, and with FSW test infrastructure \n\nWhat you'll bring:\nBasic Qualifications: \n\nBachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nExperience architecting and developing real-time or accelerated (faster-than-real-time) simulations of complex systems, such as spacecraft, aircraft, automobiles, robotic systems, or similar platforms. 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