Modeling and Simulation Engineer

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer to support Space Force programs from El Segundo, CA. You will design and verify simulations, develop performance models, and integrate with MBSE tools in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace/astronautics/physics or mathematics with 14+ years of experience, proficiency in MATLAB/Python/Java/C#/C++, and familiarity with STK/AFSIM/GMAT/FreeFlyer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics.
• Fourteen years of experience in modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
• Experience with live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques.
• Simulation development experience with STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
• MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
• Leadership experience including planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Knowledge of satellite operations or space systems.
• Must have an in-scope security clearance (TS or SSBI) and SCI eligibility; willing to consent to a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and verify simulations and analysis plans; produce TPM assessments and analyses that enable decisions.
• Generate analytical modeling solutions to assess system performance and related parameters.
• Support requirements development, system verification, and CONOPS development with analysts.
• Identify needs and opportunities for independent assessment and improvement of systems.
• Incorporate system models into enterprise models demonstrating integration across sensor, effects, and communications domains.
• Support analysis activities by integrating performance models with MBSE tools.
• Quantify performance impacts and sensitivity to CONOPS, scenarios, and threats.
• Prepare and deliver briefings on technical and programmatic subjects to Space Force and government personnel.
• Knowledge of Space Force capabilities, systems, and enterprise architecture elements.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

C++

LVC simulation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics

Tools

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Cameo/EA

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer on the Horizon 2 contract to support the United States Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive organization for Space Combat Power in El Segundo, California . The Horizon 2 contract supports the Space Systems Command with providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire, deploy, and sustain national security space systems. This role places you in a program office where you will support and manage established modeling and simulation activities as well as contribute direct, hands‑on simulation support as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team.

The responsibilities for this position include:

• Design, develop and, or verify simulations and analysis plans, as well as other work products such as gap analyses or Technical Performance Measures (TPM) assessments that enable key program and architectural decisions
• Generate analytical modeling solutions to assess system/system-of-systems performance and other related performance parameters
• Support requirements development, system verification, and concept of operations (CONOPS) development and work with system and mission analysts to ensure additional modeling, simulation, analysis capabilities meet operational mission requirements
• Identify needs and opportunities for independent assessment and improvement of the system and, or system-of-systems/family-of-systems
• Incorporate system models into existing, enterprise models that demonstrate integration into the find, fix, target, track, engage, and assess chain using relevant, related sensor, effects, and communications technologies
• Support analysis activities by integrating performance models with MBSE models and tools
• Quantify performance impacts and sensitivity to changes in CONOPS, scenarios, and/or threats
• Strong communications skills and the ability to prepare and deliver briefings that cover technical and programmatic subjects to uniformed Space Force and government civilian personnel
• Knowledge and experience with Space Force capabilities, systems, and enterprise architecture elements

This is you:

• Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and fourteen (14) years of experience
• At least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++
• Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies
• Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
• MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages
• Being team leader, with planning work scope, scheduling, progress tracking, and execution
• Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications
• Equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this role
• Managing files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash)
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination

Desired Qualifications:

• Simulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environment
• Use of Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira are beneficial
• Systems engineering, with experience defining and executing trade studies
• Engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design are a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter would be helpful
• Participation in engineering peer reviews, both as a developer and as a reviewer.
• Advanced degree in engineering with emphasis on applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuvering
• Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, OMG OCSMP, etc.)