Aerospace Engineer (Contingent)

Trusted Space, LLC; Denver, Chantilly, Herndon (CO, VA, VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Short-term and long-term disability

Health and work-life balance programs

Job summary

Trusted Space, LLC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation-focused Aerospace Engineer to support mission-dynamics modeling, simulation environment development, and test activities in a hybrid role for the Greater Denver Metro Area.

The position anticipates start on 09/01/2026 and requires TS/SCI clearance. Candidates should have 3–7 years in modeling & simulation and be able to collaborate with autonomy and software teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, physics, or math.
• 3–7 years in modeling & simulation or test engineering.
• Experience with aerospace/space-domain models (orbital, attitude, sensor geometry).
• Hands-on with Basilisk or similar simulation tools.
• Collaboration in Agile teams with autonomy and software groups.
• U.S. Citizenship; TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine mission-dynamics and space-domain simulation models.
• Generate test data, datasets, and scenario configurations for testing.
• Support scripted demonstrations, rehearsals and integration tests; track deficiencies.
• Collaborate with autonomy and software engineers to validate interfaces and mission behaviors.
• Contribute aerospace artifacts to documentation and handoff packages.

Skills

Mission dynamics

Modeling & simulation

Agile teamwork

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering/Physics/Applied Math

Tools

Basilisk

Job description

Summary

Position Title: Aerospace Engineer (Contingent)

Position ID: TA244

Location(s): Hybrid; Greater Denver Metro Area, CO, Northern, VA, Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking a Modeling and Simulation-focused Aerospace Engineer to support mission-dynamics modeling, simulation environment development, and test/demonstration activities. This engineer will collaborate closely with autonomy, software, and systems teams to ensure mission behaviors, test data, and simulation environments accurately reflect space domain operations and constraints.

This position is contingent upon award, anticipated start on 09/01/2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine aerospace mission-dynamics and space-domain simulation models to support autonomy prototyping and software integration.
• Generate representative test data, simulation datasets, and scenario configurations for component-level and system-level testing.
• Support execution of scripted demonstrations, rehearsals, and integration tests, including deficiency tracking and re-test support.
• Collaborate with autonomy and software engineers to validate interfaces, workflows, and mission behaviors using representative dynamics.
• Contribute aerospace-focused artifacts to documentation, training materials, and technical handoff packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in modeling & simulation, mission dynamics, or test engineering.
• Experience developing and validating aerospace or space-domain models (orbital, attitude, sensor geometry, mission constraints).
• Hands‑on experience with simulation environments (e.g., Basilisk), test data generation, or demo-support workflows.
• Ability to collaborate with autonomy and software engineering teams in integrated Agile workflows.
• U.S. Citizenship; TS/SCI Clearance

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting demonstration events, scripted test execution, or integrated test environments.
• Familiarity with autonomy evaluation, mission-thread analysis, or related GN&C concepts (even if not a GN&C specialist).

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $155,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including:

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays and generous paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance

About Trusted Space

Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real‑time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space‑based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Company Culture

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule – to treat others as we want to be treated – Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world‑class benefits, and work‑life balance. We encourage life‑long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to our most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

This is a full time position