Enterprise Modeling & Simulation Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays & vacation

401(k) matching contributions

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA is seeking a Member of Technical Staff in Modeling & Simulation Engineering to translate program needs into modeling tasks, develop simulations, and present results to program offices.

Required are a bachelor’s in engineering, 3+ years of experience, Python and C++, and a current TS/SCI clearance. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovative thinking, and cross‑domain integration across missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related technical field.
• 3+ years of engineering/scientific experience in multidisciplinary environments.
• Technical understanding in space operations, kill chain, and C2 concepts.
• Experience with architecture-level simulations using space-based systems.
• Proficiency with Python and C++.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Translate program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
• Develop targeted software to implement new modeling capabilities.
• Prepare and analyze enterprise-level simulations of kill chains and related systems.
• Contribute to technical projects ensuring timely, accurate team deliveries.
• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Skills

Python

C++

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Security clearance

Adaptability

Creativity

Space operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Work Model:

This is a full-time, 100% onsite position located in either El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work closely with our cross‑mission focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
• Employ targeted software development to implement new modeling capability based on customer and analyst needs
• Prepare, execute, and analyze enterprise‑level simulations of kill chains and interconnected, mission relevant systems
• Contribute to technical projects to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent team deliveries.
• Exercise your expertise in understanding, modeling, and analyzing enterprise‑level integrated missions
• Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
• Travel occasionally as required.

What You Need to be Successful – Member of Technical Staff - Modeling & Simulation Engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
• 3 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi‑disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Technical understanding in at least one of the following: space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill chain effectiveness, tracking, and/or command and control (C2).
• Experience with architecture‑level simulations using space‑based systems
• Proficiency with Python and C++.
• Demonstrated high level of creativity, initiative, and self‑motivation.
• Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
• Collaboration skills for integrating across organizational boundaries and with multiple customers to drive impactful, end‑to‑end solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.
• Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) or similar modeling tools.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
• Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade‑based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$86,600.00 - $129,800.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry‑leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.