Junior Aerospace Engineer (Contingent)

Trusted Space, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Part 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

Job summary

Trusted Space is seeking a Junior Aerospace Engineer to support modeling, simulation activities, data generation, and integrated demonstration workflows for space-domain missions. The engineer will collaborate with software, autonomy, and systems teams in an Agile setting to evaluate mission behaviors and ensure simulation environments align with operational constraints.

This contingent role anticipates start on 09/01/2026; requires a TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• 0–4 years of aerospace modeling, simulation, testing, or mission-dynamics related work (internships and academic projects welcome).
• Familiarity with simulation tools or test environments used to validate aerospace behaviors.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in cross-functional Agile teams.
• U.S. Citizenship; TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute component and system-level tests using simulation environments and scripted workflows.
• Generate, curate, and analyze test data to support autonomy, software, and system-level verification activities.
• Participate in demonstration rehearsals, deficiency tracking, re-tests, and after-action updates alongside senior engineers.
• Support integration of test stubs, data generators, and simulation inputs needed for demonstration and verification events.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and systems teams to validate mission behaviors, interfaces, and performance expectations.

Skills

Agile teamwork

Test and verification

Simulation tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Related fields: Physics / Applied Mathematics

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Summary

Position Title: Junior Aerospace Engineer (Contingent)

Position ID: TA243

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 Junior Aerospace Engineer to support modeling and simulation activities, test data generation, and integrated demonstration workflows for space-domain missions. The engineer will collaborate with software, autonomy, and systems teams in an Agile development setting to evaluate mission behaviors and ensure simulation environments align with operational constraints.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Execute component and system-level tests using simulation environments and scripted workflows.
• Generate, curate, and analyze test data to support autonomy, software, and system-level verification activities.
• Participate in demonstration rehearsals, deficiency tracking, re-tests, and after-action updates alongside senior engineers.
• Support integration of test stubs, data generators, and simulation inputs needed for demonstration and verification events.
• Collaborate with autonomy, software, and systems teams to validate mission behaviors, interfaces, and performance expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in aerospace modeling, simulation, testing, or mission-dynamics related work (internships and academic projects welcome).
• Familiarity with simulation tools or test environments used to validate aerospace behaviors.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in cross-functional Agile teams.
• U.S. Citizenship; TS/SCI Clearance.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting test execution, data collection, or demonstration activities for aerospace or autonomy systems.
• Exposure to scripting or tools used for configuring simulations and analyzing test results.
• Understanding of mission dynamics, orbital concepts, or aerospace system behavior.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured test procedures.
• Interest in autonomy, mission-thread evaluation, or space-domain operations.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $130,000. 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

Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. 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; and 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.

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.