Lead Mission Systems Engineer - Space Vehicle Simulations

Cimarron Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. is seeking a Lead Mission Systems Engineer to join an exciting space program with location options in Seal Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; Aurora, CO; or Herndon, VA.

The role focuses on integrating technologies for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions, and leading technical reviews with senior leadership. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of systems engineering experience, 2+ years in a leadership role, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required for consideration.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or comparable software language.
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership position (Engineering Lead, IPT, etc).
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions.
• Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership.
• Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere.
• Develop physics-based mission simulations to inform system trade studies and verify system performance.
• Develop mission flight plans/concepts exploring new and novel astrodynamics approaches.
• Develop and maintain operational mission planning tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Cimarron Inc. is seeking a Lead Mission Systems Engineer to join an exciting space program with location options in Seal Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; Aurora, CO; or Herndon, VA.

The role focuses on integrating technologies for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions, and leading technical reviews with senior leadership. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of systems engineering experience, 2+ years in a leadership role, and an active TS/SCI clearance.