Simulation Model Engineer

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. To support this ambitious goal, we are seeking a HiL Software Developer to join our Avionics Test Team in Munich. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and validation of software models and tooling used in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing activities for Nyx avionics systems. You will play a key role in developing high-fidelity simulation environments and integrating software models into National Instruments-based test infrastructures, working closely with GNC, Flight Software, Avionics, and Mission Operations teams to support verification and validation campaigns. Key Responsibilities In your role as HiL Software Developer, you will: Design, implement, and test C++-based software models for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing of Nyx avionics systems Develop and maintain software tooling supporting simulation and test activities Integrate software models into National Instruments hardware infrastructures Collaborate with GNC, Flight Software, Avionics, and Mission Operations teams to ensure the required level of model fidelity Support and participate in verification and validation test campaigns Contribute to debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of simulation and test environments Create and maintain technical documentation related to software models, test setups, and development processes You and your team will be in charge of: Developing and maintaining software simulation models supporting avionics verification activities Ensuring accurate representation of system behavior within HiL environments Integrating simulation software with National Instruments test platforms Supporting system-level validation through participation in test campaigns Collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure consistency between simulation models and system requirements Contributing to the continuous evolution of our HiL infrastructure, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and maintainability Ensuring software quality through structured development, testing, and validation processes Must-Have Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Com…