R&D Verification Engineer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Design and execute test plans for orbital mechanics and aerospace mission simulations

Apply technical expertise and engineering background to test design and decision making

Perform functional, regression, performance, and API testing in both manual and automated environments

Collaborate with developers and domain experts to validate astrodynamics algorithms and mission modeling features

Automate test activities at the application and systems levels, focusing on space mission use cases

Expand test coverage of aerospace-specific functionality (e.g., orbit propagation, satellite tracking, maneuver planning)

Monitor test results, investigate failures, and perform root cause analysis

Support quality initiatives and ensure product requirements and industry standards are met

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics, Systems Engineering, or related field

Coursework or experience in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or space systems

Programming experience in Python, C#, and/or Java

Understanding of satellite operations, mission design, or orbit determination concepts

Willing and able to work with both Windows and Linux environments

Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Excellent collaboration, communication, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience with STK, ODTK, or similar aerospace modeling tools

Familiarity with automated test frameworks such as NUnit or JUnit

Experience with CI/CD practices and version control tools

Scripting experience in Perl or other scripting languages

Interest in advancing the quality and reliability of aerospace simulation software