ispace, inc.

ispace, inc.

Manager, Software & Simulation Test Design Manager

Englewood, Colorado · Contract

Work authorization required$126k-$189kDetected 54 days ago
PythonC++MATLABCode ReviewCI/CDLinuxAgileEmbedded SystemsAvionicsRoboticsAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringLabVIEWSimulinkLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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