Simulation Model Engineer

Job summary

Here at The***, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. To support this ambitious goal, we are seeking a HiL Software Developer to join our Avionics Test Team in Munich.

Qualifications

• Contributing to the continuous evolution of our HiL infrastructure, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and maintainability
• Ensuring software quality through structured development, testing, and validation processes
• MUST-HAVE
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++
• Experience in software development for simulation, testing, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and validation of software models and tooling used in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing activities for Nyx avionics systems.
• In your role as HiL Software Developer, you will:
• Design, implement, and test C++-based software models for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing of Nyx avionics systems
• Develop and maintain software tooling supporting simulation and test activities
• Integrate software models into National Instruments hardware infrastructures
• Collaborate with GNC, Flight Software, Avionics, and Mission Operations teams to ensure the required level of model fidelity
• Support and participate in verification and validation test campaigns
• Contribute to debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of simulation and test environments
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to software models, test setups, and development processes
• YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL BE IN CHARGE OF:
• Developing and maintaining software simulation models supporting avionics verification activities
• Ensuring accurate representation of system behavior within HiL environments

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