Mission Scenario Engineer: Space ISR Simulations

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Mission Scenario Engineer to support SDA Tranche 3 Program Integration. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and on-site work in the Chantilly area.

You will develop and analyze space and ground system performance, build data-driven scenarios, and present results to government decision-makers. Strong MBSE and modeling skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Math, Science or Engineering with 14+ years in system engineering for space/DoD projects.
• Master's in Math, Science or Engineering with 12+ years in system engineering for space/DoD projects.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required or must be obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Develop model scenarios (GRM/DRMs, threads and use cases) and simulations to support capability assessments and risk analyses.
• Review government scenarios to ensure consistency with T3 scenarios.
• Develop, simulate, evaluate, document and present space/ground system performance analyses and trades.
• Integrate performance models with MBSE models and tools; quantify impact of CONOPS changes.
• Collaborate with prime contractors, government civilians and SDA/DoD/NRO customers.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Modeling & simulation

MBSE

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Space/ ISR domain knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Math, Science or Engineering

Master's in Math, Science or Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

STK

MODTRAN

Cameo

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Mission Scenario Engineer to support SDA Tranche 3 Program Integration. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and on-site work in the Chantilly area.

You will develop and analyze space and ground system performance, build data-driven scenarios, and present results to government decision-makers. Strong MBSE and modeling skills are essential for success.