Simulation Model Engineer

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, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

• Proficiency in Python and C/C++

• Experience in software development for simulation, testing, or embedded systems

• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, drive initiatives, and deliver in a high-paced environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with LabVIEW

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing environments

• Familiarity with National Instruments hardware and software ecosystems

• Experience with Bazel

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build systems

• Knowledge of aerospace, avionics, or space systems development environments

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile – we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

• We’re Open and Collaborative – we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

• We have a lot of Fun – we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We’d love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.