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In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing software for spacecraft simulators that are used by internal and external customers.\nIntuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and implement models of spacecraft components and/or subsystems for all-software spacecraft simulators\nRead and interpret spacecraft hardware specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and technical documentation to develop accurate software models\nWork with and enhance existing simulation codebases while maintaining system functionality and architecture\nAdhere to current satellite and software industry best practices\nDeploy code through Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and develop automated tests\nCollaborate with team members to find solutions to design and evaluate technical trade-offs\nCommunicate cross-functionally with software and systems engineers to ensure a coherent system design\nWrite and perform unit, integration, and system-level tests on software applications\nParticipate in customer-facing design reviews and other technical discussions\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical knowledge sharing\nMinimum Requirements\nMust be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance\nBS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree\nA master's degree may be considered as 2 years of professional experience\n2 years of professional software development experience, preferably in simulation of spacecraft or other complex systems\nDemonstrated ability to read and understand technical documentation (hardware specifications, ICDs, datasheets) and translate into functional code\nProficiency with Linux\nProficiency with software compilers and other software development tools\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)\nProfessional experience in the following:Developing software in C++ or Python (C++ preferred for simulation applications)\nDebugging and troubleshooting complex systems\nWriting unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests\nSoftware development life cycle\nAgile methodologies\nVersion control systems (Git)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nStrong applied mathematics skills with proven ability to implement mathematical algorithms in software (numerical methods, linear algebra, differential equations, computational physics)\nExperience with simulation or modeling of physical systems (aerospace, robotics, automotive, or similar domains)\nBasic understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts\nExperience with test frameworks (Google Test, pytest, CTest)\nFamiliarity with spacecraft hardware interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553)\nKnowledge of spacecraft command and telemetry protocols (CCSDS, Space Packet Protocol)\nExperience with distributed simulation architectures or middleware (DDS, ZeroMQ, etc.)\nUnderstanding of software design patterns and object-oriented design principles\nExperience with containerization technologies (Docker)\nAbility to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment\nPassion to work on space applications\nExperience in spacecraft operations, design, or testing\nStrong communication and collaboration skills\n\nIn support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.\n\n•The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.•The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.•The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.•The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually.•The base pay for this position within California is: $94,000.00 - $156,000.00 annually.\n\nFor all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.\nThe application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.\nThe date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.\nTo apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.\n\nLanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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