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Spacecraft Closed-Loop Simulation Engineer
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Spacecraft Closed-Loop Simulation Engineer
Requisition Number:
73694
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
10-Aug-2026
Date Posted:
27-Jul-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
LASP is looking for a Simulation Engineer to join the spacecraft simulator team for a deep space mission that will tour the inner solar system and explore the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Launch is expected in early 2028.
You will develop behavioral hardware models and build the software-only and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments that the flight software, command and data handling, fault protection, assembly/integration and test (AIT), and mission operations teams rely on to validate spacecraft behavior.
This is a hands-on role that spans the full simulator stack: embedded and Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) driver work, the behavioral models themselves, and the infrastructure and pipelines that deliver them. You will write C++ models and Python orchestration at your desk, then deploy and test against EGSE hardware in the lab. You will also help grow the institution's simulation capability over time.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is one of the largest research institutes of CU Boulder, the #1 public university recipient of NASA research grants, and one of America's leading aerospace universities. With a focus on solar, stellar, space plasma, atmospheric, and planetary sciences, LASP employs both experimental and theoretical approaches to answer key science questions. Since its inception in 1948, LASP has developed, operated, and analyzed the data from scientific instrumentation for solar science, earth atmospheric, planetary, deep-space, and Earth-orbiting spacecraft missions investigating the Sun, all eight planets, Pluto and beyond. The progressive development of research capabilities and use of innovative technologies in pursuit of emerging research initiatives ensures a continued leadership role for LASP in today's growing "new space" era. Since 2013, LASP has secured over $1.75B in grants and contracts.
Thanks to its distinctive combination of scientific and engineering expertise and its ability both to manage long-term collaborations with agencies such as NASA and to respond to faster-moving opportunities with private sponsors, LASP has grown rapidly in the last decade, with expenditures that exceed well over $150M annually, secured through grants, contracts, and other funding vehicles. Some 400 of LASP's 600-person staff are technical staff and research scientists. The LASP community includes tenure/tenure-track faculty, approximately 110 student employees, 69 graduate students, and 10 postdocs.
An important element of LASP's mission is to train the next generation of space scientists and engineers: through wide-ranging research and flight projects, LASP participates actively in the development of the future leaders of space research and is a leader in educating students with highly valued technical and scientific skills. Undergraduate and graduate student participation is integral to LASP's R&D and operational success. In this regard, LASP has been both a contributor to and beneficiary of the remarkable growth of the state of Colorado's space sector.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
Benefits
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
What We Require
There are two areas of focus for this job. The ideal candidate will meet the criteria for both areas of focus. An acceptable candidate will meet the criteria for one area of focus with familiarity for the other.
Area of Focus: Embedded Systems & Hardware Development
Required Qualifications:
Building and loading Linux kernel modules
TCP/IP and similar networking protocols
Deploying, configuring, and testing embedded/EGSE hardware
Preferred Qualifications
Linux PREEMPT-RT patch
Comfortable working with virtual machines, remote machines, and hypervisors
Awareness of the nuances of stimulating and simulating electrical signals (e.g., between flight avionics and EGSE)
Coordinating hardware builds with the EGSE team
Area of Focus: Behavioral Model Development
Required Qualifications
Developing and maintaining behavioral hardware models of spacecraft subsystems
Black-box-level understanding of spacecraft componentry
Translating interface specifications (ICDs, command and telemetry dictionaries, datasheets) into behavioral models
Implementing realistic command handling and telemetry, including nominal and off-nominal (fault) behavior
Preferred Qualifications
Designing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) models
Renode emulation platform
A spacecraft simulation framework (Basilisk and/or Xmera)
SWIG for C++/Python bindings
CMake
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You to Have
What We Would Like You to Have
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.
Please apply by 8/10/26 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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