Senior Simulation Engineer

HAYS
Oxford
2 months ago
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Senior Simulation Engineer - Space Industry - Oxfordshire - Fantastic Benefits

Your new company 
This company is looking for a Senior Simulation Engineer to join their Ground Segment department in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Our client is a world leader in aerospace with some very exciting & ground-breaking missions with the chance to travel around the world with the company. 

Your new role 
In this role, you will develop simulators in-house, having responsibility across the whole lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment. As a senior member of staff, you will work on all aspects of software development on simulators, as well as provide technical leadership and mentorship to more junior team members. You will also be responsible for developing and integrating spacecraft simulation software based on client's requirements. 

What you'll need to succeed 

  • University Degree in a STEM subject
  • Industry experience in modelling and simulation of digital electronics and interfaces/buses
  • Industry experience in software development using C/C++, real-time software development
  • Experience with any spacecraft simulation frameworks
  • Experience with an emulation suite
  • Experience in debugging and validating spacecraft onboard data handling subsystem
  • Object oriented design 
  • Experience with unit testing 


What you'll get in return 
The company has an excellent benefits package with hybrid working. Also, offering private health and social care for their employees. With regular social events at the company for employees. And, a generous 25-day holiday allowance increasing yearly to 28 days exclusive of bank holidays. They also provide visa sponsorship to successful candidates as well. 

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