Lead Systems Engineer (Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis)

BryceTech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BryceTech is seeking an analysis lead engineer to support SDA PWSA development. You will spearhead modeling and simulation efforts across the SDA enterprise, advising program leadership and integrating results with test data to evaluate vendor solutions against architecture needs.

The role emphasizes satellite and ground segment systems, rigorous problem-solving, and proactive gap identification in a fast-paced defense environment. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or math.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience with complex modeling, simulation and analysis tools.
• Strong requirements development and tracking experience.
• Technical understanding of satellite and ground system interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance analysis for Enterprise using M&S toolsets.
• Establish requirements from warfighter input and verify them via analysis.
• Validate system performance against developmental and operational testing.
• Produce quick-turn analyses for external engagements and leadership.
• Translate M&S results into actionable senior management briefings.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Requirements development

Technical leadership

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AFSIM

Python

STK

Job description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting.

With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

Job Description

BryceTech has an immediate opening for a analysis lead engineer support Space Development Agency (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter System Architecture (PWSA) Tranche development. The analysis lead engineer spearheads Modeling and Simulation (M&S) development and analysis execution integrate efforts across the SDA enterprise for a specific mission area (i.e. Link-16, ground command and control, tactical user engagement, etc). The candidate will provide technical input and advice to the Program Manager and/or technical director serve in a Analysis Lead Engineering role to support design reviews, integration of analysis results with real world test results, test procedures, and generate analysis results that evaluate the vendor’s solutions capability to meet PWSA architecture needs.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Experience with satellite and ground segment systems
• Experience with modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) tools used for evaluating complex satellite and ground segment architectures
• Experience verifying and/or validating requirements thru modeling, simulation or analysis that either augments or replaces development and/or operational testing
• Applies rigorous problem-solving skills to identify and respond to system gaps proactively.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Individuals will support various modeling, simulation and analysis, engineering, policy, planning, and program management of Defense space activities. Specific tasks may include:

• Leads performance analysis efforts for Enterprise using the toolsets developed by the M&S Lead Engineer and those available through the cells and relationships with other organizations.
  • Establishing requirements based on warfighter input
  • Verifying Enterprise-level requirements through analysis
  • Validating system performance based on the results of Developmental Testing and Operational Testing
  • Performing quick-turn analyses in support of external engagements and the Front Office
• Provide inputs and prioritization on needed updates to the M&S toolset
• Experience in modeling one or more of the critical mission areas: Missile Warning/Missile Tracking/Missile Defense, end-to-end kill chains, and/or communications systems and networks
• Ability to manage a distributed team across multiple organizations

Ability to translate M&S results to actionable decision briefings to senior management

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
• Minimum of 10 years' experience with complex modeling, simulation and analysis tools
• Strong Experience in requirements development and tracking
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
• 12 years' experience with satellite fire control systems
• Experience DoD and or IC customers
• Experience with AFSIM, Python, and/or STK desired
• Current experience with space systems

Additional Information

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.