Digital Twin Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Redwire; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to develop high‑fidelity digital twins and simulation architectures for spacecraft programs.

You will work across systems engineering, software, and mission analysis to deliver data‑driven simulations, V&V, and scalable solutions for defense and space applications.

Applicants should have a STEM degree and 1–5 years in modeling, with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++, and MBSE experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 1–5 years of modeling and simulation development experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Python or C++.
• Experience with MBSE, SysML, or digital-thread methods.
• Ability to design and validate simulation architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance simulation models for mission analysis.
• Design and maintain digital twins for spacecraft and systems.
• Architect simulation frameworks and system‑level integration.
• Implement numerical and multi‑domain models.
• Perform virtual integration and V&V of components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align outputs.
• Communicate results via documentation and reviews.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

MBSE

Systems engineering

Digital twins

V&V

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Systems/CS/Physics

Tools

STK

GMAT

Three.js

CesiumJS

CUDA

Job description

Redwire in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to develop high‑fidelity digital twins and simulation architectures for spacecraft programs.

You will work across systems engineering, software, and mission analysis to deliver data‑driven simulations, V&V, and scalable solutions for defense and space applications.

Applicants should have a STEM degree and 1–5 years in modeling, with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++, and MBSE experience.