Simulation Software Engineer Job in Denver, Colorado Us
Simulation Software Engineer
Do you want to help a small company make a BIG difference in space? Do you take ownership of your job and responsibility for your actions? Then come work for Red Canyon and help us continue our mission of helping mankind reach the stars!
Red Canyon is seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented, goal driven individual to be a Staff Engineer on the Orion spacecraft program.
After reading the below requirements and responsibilities, if you feel you are the perfect candidate, please email your Word formatted resume and cover letter (in the body of the email) that details how your experience and education are a perfect match for our requirements.
Description:
You will be developing high-fidelity flight simulations to conduct flight research and to advance state-of-the-art simulation technology, including one or more of the following:
· Software or hardware development for high-fidelity flight simulations
· Design of new aircraft guidance and control systems
· Human factors implications of new or existing flight deck displays
· Aerospace operations air traffic control and automation
Required Skills:
· At least 5 years of experience in:
o Design
o Development
o Operations of High Fidelity Software Simulations
· Bachelor Degree, Masters preferred
· Strong technical and communicative skills
· Self-motivated, detail oriented, goal driven
· Passionate about space exploration
· US Citizen
Desired Skills:
· Experience with the following systems is a plus:
o Experience designing high-fidelity flight simulations (software or hardware)
o Vertical Motion Simulations
o Spacecraft Simulations
o Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL) simulations
o NASA Ames Vertical Motion Simulation Complex (VMSC)
o NASA Ames Distributed Simulation Research Laboratory (DSRL)
o NASA Ames Crew-Vehicle Systems Research Facility (CVSRF)
o NASA Ames FutureFlight Central (FFC)
Red Canyon Engineering and Software: “Exploring Other Planets, Improving our Own”
Red Canyon contracts with NASA, USAF, NREL, Lockheed Martin, LASP at CU Boulder, SEAKR Engineering, and Ball Aerospace among others. We specialize in building spacecraft, developing renewable energy technologies to help make our planet a better world and cutting edge research and development. Our disciplines include systems engineering, mechanical design, structural analysis, real time flight and ground software, simulation software, user interface software, and mission management software. We help our contractors with the full life cycle of product development from requirements to test and delivery.
Some of the programs we have previously or currently worked on include: Mars 98, Odyssey 01, Stardust, Genesis and Deep Impact, Mars Phoenix, Mark Reconnaissance Orbiter, Crew Exploration Vehicle – ORION, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the MarsFlight and LunarSIM Simulation. We also work on classified programs.
Red Canyon is located in scenic Denver, Colorado. We are a small company that maintains a flat organization to decrease our overhead and costs to our customers. Our number one focus is to solve some of the most complicated engineering problems humankind is facing.
We have a fun and talented team of engineers and we are committed to our engineers continued success and development. Included in our employment package are immediate health benefits, profit sharing, referral bonuses and a generous 401K retirement plan.
Please send resume and cover letter to hrSIM@redcanyonsoftware.com