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Senior Principal Engineer - Spacecraft Simulator Lead - BAE Systems USA
Software Engineer
Lead the design and development of advanced spacecraft simulators, driving technical excellence and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver mission‑critical simulation solutions for high‑impact space programs.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for a spacecraft program or portfolio, coordinating with customers, subsystem teams, and program management.
- Architect, develop, and validate high‑fidelity simulators that support design, testing, and operations of spacecraft systems.
- Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Define and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and documentation for simulation tools and processes.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk to ensure timely delivery of simulation milestones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace simulation development, with a strong background in C++ and Python.
- Proven leadership in cross‑functional teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep understanding of spacecraft subsystems, mission operations, and simulation validation techniques.
- Experience with simulation frameworks, real‑time systems, and performance optimization.
Skills
project managementcpython