ISR Principal Modeling/Simulation Engineer

Space Systems Integration; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) seeks an ISR Principal Modeling/Simulation Engineer in Chantilly, VA to provide local support to SWAC/MDSP/ISRT. You will develop space-based ISR models and run simulations using AF SIM, STK, SOAP, and NGTS, while coordinating with internal and external partners and contributing to force design analyses.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong analytical skills, and experience preparing decision-quality briefings for leadership. Travel ~10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 9+ years experience; Master's with 7+ years; PhD/JD with 4+ years.
• Experience developing complex space system models and simulations using STK, SOAP, AFSIM, NGTS.
• Experience scripting with VB, Python, and MATLAB.
• Strong technical understanding of space-based ISR systems across DoD and IC.
• 5+ years space system modeling and simulation experience.
• Ability to work in classified environments and hold TS/SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop space-based ISR target simulations and behavior files using M&S tools (AFSIM).
• Create modeling/analysis scripts using VB, Python, and MATLAB.
• Build space-based missile warning access and performance models with STK or SOAP.
• Assist in force design analysis planning and results evaluation.
• Document dependencies and opportunities across joint IC and government orgs.
• Coordinate M&S inputs for external efforts and cross-functional planning.
• Collaborate across agencies and with multiple organizations on design efforts.

Skills

STK

SOAP

AFSIM

NGTS

Python

MATLAB

VB

Space ISR

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

STK

SOAP

AFSIM

NGTS

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking an ISR Principal Modeling/Simulation Engineer for a role in Chantilly, VA.

The qualified applicant will provide local support to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Multi-Domain Sensing Program (MDSP), Space-based Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISRT) Division with expertise in ISR systems/processes and modeling and simulation (M&S). Efforts include (but not limited to): Developing space-based ISR models, executing space-based ISR models, analyzing and assessing modeling and simulation results from analysis partners across all classification levels.

This position requires significant technical understanding of space-based ISR as well as significant experience with M&S. Experience and understanding of airborne ISR capabilities is also desired. The candidate must be able to: articulate what remote sensing is needed from tactical to strategic levels, where it needs to go and how fast it needs to get there; employ and develop modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; analyze modeling and simulation results; coordinate internal and external modeling and simulation efforts and provide recommendations on potential improvements to concepts and architectures.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Develop target (missile) simulations and corresponding trajectory and behavior files using industry standard M&S tools such as the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM). ** Primary
• Develop modeling and simulation analysis and assessment scripts using government network supportable tools such as Visual Basic, Python, and/or Matlab. **Primary
• Develop space-based missile warning access and performance models using industry standard M&S tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK) or Satellite Orbit Analysis Program (SOAP) and integrate SWAC space-based ISR capability area force designs with modeling and simulation expertise. **Secondary Support
• Assist in force design analysis planning, analysis execution coordination, and analysis results evaluation.
• Recommend and document force design dependencies and opportunities (joint, intelligence community, industry, international and other government organizations).
• Assist with modeling inputs and simulation development for external M&S efforts.
• Collaborate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution involving the full spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities for a force design effort.
• Coordinate efforts internally and externally with multiple agencies/organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex space system models and simulations with industry-standard tools such as STK, SOAP, AFSIM, and/or NGTS.
• Demonstrated experience developing simulation scripts and interface code using government supportable software languages such as VB, Python, and/or MATLAB.
• Technical understanding of Space-based ISR systems across joint, intelligence community, industry, international and/or other government organizations.
• 5+ years of space system modeling and simulation experience including analyzing modeling and simulation results.
• In-depth understanding of space-based ISR systems and operations.
• Demonstrated problem solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments.
• Ability to actively participate in a team environment, working collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to solely execute and direct tasks, including coordinating with multiple organizations/agencies and presenting leadership with viable options for future architectures.
• Have a background of applying analytical problem-solving at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war across multiple DoD organizations.
• Ability to apply a variety of analysis techniques to identify operational shortfalls of U.S. space capabilities and concepts and make recommendations for future architectures.
• Ability to develop and present leadership decision quality briefings and papers.
• Knowledge of how to work in a classified and compartmented working environment is required.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access.
• Travel is 10%.

$160,000 - $200,000 a year

Target salary range: $160,000 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.