Ispace Inc.
Manager, Software & Simulation Test Design Manager
Englewood, Colorado · Senior · Contract
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $174,907 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Systems Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: "Expand our Planet.
- With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development.
- Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across Flight Software, Ground Software, Mission Operations Software, Automated Test & Verification, and Simulation/Integration.
- Drive architecture, development, integration, and deployment of mission-critical software for lunar landers, spacecraft, and satellite platforms.
- Develop real-time HIL and Closed-Loop Integration (CIL) test environments
- maintain automated test, simulation, and regression frameworks.
- Partner with Systems, Avionics, GNC, Hardware, I&T, and Mission Ops teams
- support mission readiness, anomaly investigations, and post-launch operations.
- Mentor engineers, build high-performing teams, and contribute to resource estimation, risk identification, and schedule planning.
- Develop real-time HIL and Closed-Loop Integration (CIL) test environments; maintain automated test, simulation, and regression frameworks.
- Partner with Systems, Avionics, GNC, Hardware, I&T, and Mission Ops teams; support mission readiness, anomaly investigations, and post-launch operations.
Requirements
- 8+ years of software engineering experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or high-reliability industries.
- 3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership of multidisciplinary software teams.
- Hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, Linux, MATLAB/Simulink, and NI LabVIEW/VeriStand/TestStand/Speedgoat.
- Familiarity with RTOS environments (VxWorks, RTEMS), spacecraft protocols (CCSDS, cFS, DDS), or SIL testing.
- Experience architecting real-time HIL systems and CIL test environments.
- Proven ability to establish engineering best practices and grow technical talent.
- Familiarity with ITAR/EAR requirements for sharing technical data with international parties.
- Experience with lunar, deep-space, or satellite constellation programs.
- Knowledge of NASA software standards and aerospace development lifecycles.
- Experience supporting environmental testing, launch campaigns, or on-console mission operations.
Skills
- Establish scalable software architectures, CI/CD pipelines, code review standards, and quality metrics across the organization.
- Champion agile methodologies - sprint planning, backlog management, and incremental delivery.
Compensation
- $126k-$189k
Company info
- At ispace U.S., we're not just going to the Moon-we're redefining how we get there.
- Expand our Future." By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.
- Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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