What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Software Engineer- Orion position at Aegis Aerospace Inc.?
Position Title: Simulation Software Engineer – Orion Program
Location: Littleton (Denver Area), CO – Hybrid
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: Hybrid – At least 3 days per week on-site at Lockheed Martin facilities in Denver, CO
Work Schedule: 9/80 – Day shift (every other Friday off)
Travel: Minimal
Period of Performance: Through October 2026 (with potential for extension based on program funding and performance)
Citizenship Requirement:
Only U.S. citizens will be considered due to federal export-control and NASA/DoD program access requirements. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be reviewed.
Description of Duties:
Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to support our partnership with Lockheed Martin on NASA’s Orion program—an advanced crewed spaceflight initiative. The selected candidate will develop and maintain simulation software that models, tests, and validates critical spacecraft systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. This role requires hands-on technical proficiency in C (20), Python (3.10), and Linux-based development environments.
The candidate will:
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit http://www.AegisAero.com
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability
Location: Littleton (Denver Area), CO – Hybrid
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: Hybrid – At least 3 days per week on-site at Lockheed Martin facilities in Denver, CO
Work Schedule: 9/80 – Day shift (every other Friday off)
Travel: Minimal
Period of Performance: Through October 2026 (with potential for extension based on program funding and performance)
Citizenship Requirement:
Only U.S. citizens will be considered due to federal export-control and NASA/DoD program access requirements. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be reviewed.
Description of Duties:
Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to support our partnership with Lockheed Martin on NASA’s Orion program—an advanced crewed spaceflight initiative. The selected candidate will develop and maintain simulation software that models, tests, and validates critical spacecraft systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. This role requires hands-on technical proficiency in C (20), Python (3.10), and Linux-based development environments.
The candidate will:
- Develop and maintain simulation software for spacecraft systems using C (20) and Python (3.10)
- Implement and validate system models, integrating them with existing Lockheed Martin simulation environments
- Perform root-cause analysis, debugging, and performance optimization within Linux-based systems
- Apply simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CMake, and Git for configuration and version control
- Collaborate closely with Orion subsystem and systems engineering teams during verification and validation (VER/VAL) cycles
- Ensure simulation accuracy and consistency with physical and operational spacecraft systems
- Participate in technical reviews, documentation, and team meetings
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual-citizenship or visa holders)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- At least 2 years of professional software development experience supporting simulation, modeling, or embedded systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in C (20) and Python (3.10) development
- Linux development experience (Ubuntu, Red Hat, or similar)
- Experience with multi-threaded applications and network protocols
- Experience with version control (Git/GitLab) and build systems (CMake)
- Strong understanding of the software lifecycle including requirements, development, verification/validation, and deployment
- Excellent debugging, testing, and documentation habits
- Experience with NASA’s Orion program or other flight system simulations
- MATLAB/Simulink integration experience
- Familiarity with spacecraft design, subsystems, or embedded controls
- Experience in a government or defense contracting environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Resumes must clearly list technical proficiencies (e.g., programming languages, simulation tools, operating systems, build environments). Resumes without this information will not be reviewed. Resumes must also use month/year format for all employment history.
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit http://www.AegisAero.com
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000