Lead Modeling & Simulation Engineer for Space Missions

Space Systems Integration; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) in El Segundo, CA seeks a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer to join a fast-paced mission operations team developing space mission simulations and trade studies for government and commercial customers.

You will help design, implement, test, and integrate simulation tools, define requirements, and contribute to an expanding portfolio of space mission operation analyses and automated trade studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics.
• 9+ years of experience in modeling and simulation (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
• Experience with LVC simulation techniques and tools such as STK/AFSIM/GMAT/FreeFlyer.
• MATLAB and/or Simulink or equivalent scripting.
• Experience leading teams with planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Ability to deliver presentations and technical demos.
• Knowledge of satellite/spacecraft operations and communications.
• Familiarity with file management, software installation, and command-line interfaces.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph readiness.
• Willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a fast-paced mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team.
• Develop and test simulation applications and integrate tools into automated trade-study workflows.
• Lead requirements gathering, design definitions, and implementation of growing space mission simulations and trade studies.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

C#

Java

LVC simulation

Team leadership

Requirements gathering

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/astronautics/math/physics

Tools

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo Enterprise Architect

Sparx EA

Ansys ModelCenter

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) in El Segundo, CA seeks a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer to join a fast-paced mission operations team developing space mission simulations and trade studies for government and commercial customers.

You will help design, implement, test, and integrate simulation tools, define requirements, and contribute to an expanding portfolio of space mission operation analyses and automated trade studies.