Simulation Software Engineer
Astroscale
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Didcot • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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💰 £40,000 - £85,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
C++Linux
About the role
- Design, implement and test spacecraft simulators as part of a team of software and aerospace engineers
- Develop and integrate spacecraft simulation software based on client’s requirements
- Validate, configure, and deploy simulation software in Astroscale’s environments
- Develop scripts based on the client’s operational scenarios
- Perform maintenance activities on simulators to ensure highest availability to users
- Write start-up scripts to configure the simulators as required for the different operational configurations
Requirements
- University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or other STEM discipline
- Minimum 2+ years of industry experience in software engineering, real-time software development, preferably using modelling and simulation technologies
- Experience in debugging, profiling on Linux
- Sound knowledge of modern C++ (C++14)
- Object oriented programming using UML, design patterns
- Experience with test driven development
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
- Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
- Optional 9/75 working pattern
- Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
- 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
- Relocation allowance
- Visa sponsorship for employees considered
- State of the art office and cleanroom facility
- Regular social events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
C++real-time software developmentmodelling and simulation technologiesdebuggingprofilingLinuxobject oriented programmingUMLdesign patternstest driven development
Soft skills
team collaborationcommunicationproblem solvingadaptabilityattention to detail