Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer (TS/SCI)

maxar; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support advanced ISR studies for government and commercial customers. You will model satellites, aircraft, sensor systems, mission scenarios, and operational concepts to evaluate performance and inform decisions.

This is a hands-on role focused on solving complex mission problems and improving simulation capabilities. The candidate will present findings to senior leaders and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, with on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Experience with complex mathematical algorithms and data analysis is desirable.
• Willing to work on-site and able to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and run high-fidelity simulations of space, airborne, and ISR sensor systems to support analyses.
• Build operational vignettes reflecting real-world mission needs and customer priorities.
• Develop new tools, scripts, and simulator features to improve workflow and data visualization.

Skills

High-fidelity simulations

Data analysis

Technical communication

Problem solving

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

Python

Excel

Simulation tools

Job description

Vantor is seeking an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support advanced ISR studies for government and commercial customers. You will model satellites, aircraft, sensor systems, mission scenarios, and operational concepts to evaluate performance and inform decisions.

This is a hands-on role focused on solving complex mission problems and improving simulation capabilities. The candidate will present findings to senior leaders and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, with on-site