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Simulation Engineer

Impulse Space

Impulse Space

Software Engineering
Boulder, CO, USA
Posted on Apr 1, 2025
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As a Simulation Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-fidelity simulations of space vehicle dynamics and fluid systems, with the potential to expand into other subsystems. You will work closely with GNC, software, and test teams to ensure accurate modeling and analysis to support design, verification, and mission planning efforts for Mira, Helios, and more.

Department
Autonomous Systems
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Boulder
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$125,000 - $175,000 / year
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Responsibilities


  • Develop physics-based models of vehicle dynamics, fluid systems, and other subsystems as needed
  • Integrate subsystem models into end-to-end vehicle simulation frameworks
  • Collaborate with design engineers to validate simulation models against analytical results and test data
  • Support system-level analysis, trade studies, and performance assessments
  • Contribute to software and tool development to improve simulation workflows
  • Provide simulation support for verification and validation of flight software
  • Participate in simulation reviews, test readiness reviews, and mission dress rehearsals

Minimum Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in modeling and simulation of physical systems
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Strong understanding of dynamics, thermodynamics, and/or fluid mechanics
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git

Preferred Skills and Experience


  • Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field
  • Experience with space vehicle dynamics, propulsion, and/or thermal systems modeling
  • 5 Years'+ demonstrated experience with multi-disciplinary simulation tools (e.g., Modelica, Simscape, or Amesim)
  • Experience with software-in-the-loop (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.


To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About Impulse Space

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

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