Astroscale

About the Company

Founded in 2013, Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the safe and sustainable development of space.

The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal. These solutions empower satellite operators to reduce risks, increase returns, and achieve mission success while fostering a sustainable space environment. Astroscale is also defining the economics of on-orbit servicing and collaborating with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives that promote the sustainable growth of space.

Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, establishing the company as a leader in on-orbit servicing.

Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S. Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat OneWeb. As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, relocate, remove, and extend the life of spacecraft, the potential of a circular space economy — and a future of no waste in space — is being unlocked.

Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel.

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Company Name

Astroscale

Job Title

Simulation Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Simulation Software Engineer Role Summary Design, develop, and maintain spacecraft simulators that integrate flight software and meet client operational scenarios. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define simulation solutions, validate performance, and ensure high availability for users. Expectations - Minimum 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in real‑time or simulation domains. - Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14+), object‑oriented design, UML, and design patterns. - Hands‑on experience debugging and profiling on Linux, writing and managing shell scripts, and developing test‑driven code. - Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken. - Ability to work effectively in Agile environments and integrate with subsystem teams. Key Responsibilities - Design, code, test, and ship high‑quality simulation software components. - Implement simulation scripts based on operational scenarios and configurations. - Validate, configure, and deploy simulation systems in corporate environments. - Maintain simulators to maximize uptime, including troubleshooting and upgrades. - Produce start‑up scripts for various operational modes and document processes. - Coordinate with flight software engineers to embed flight code within the simulator environment. Required Skills - Proficiency in C++ (C++14 or newer) and object‑oriented programming. - Experience with Linux system debugging, profiling, and shell scripting. - Familiarity with test‑driven development and unit testing frameworks. - Knowledge of UML and applying design patterns in software architecture. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Fluent in English (written and verbal). Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. - Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Linux Professional Institute, Certified C++ Developer) are a plus but not mandatory.

Didcot, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

24-11-2025