Junior Aerospace Engineer - Space Autonomy and Simulation

Trusted Space, LLC

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Part time

14 days+

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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.