Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Pikeview (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Job summary

A leading defense consultancy is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3 to support the US Space Force in Colorado. The role involves developing models for radar and satellite systems, ensuring mission success through innovation and technical excellence. Candidates should have a strong STEM background, experience in M&S, and hold a TS/SCI clearance. Competitive salary range is $125,000–$140,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of system design experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of M&S experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide requirement recommendations for analytical models.
• Augment tool requirement development through mission research.
• Create analytical models and simulations for radar and satellite systems.
• Brief and interact with senior-level officers.

Skills

Understanding of military space operations

Proficiency in programming languages (R, Python, MATLAB, etc.)

Strong quantitative and analytic abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Torch Technologies is seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3 to provide MS&A support to the United States Space Force, Space Training and Readiness Command (USSF/STARCOM). This role focuses on modeling space warfighting capabilities within existing tools and developing application interfaces to integrate these capabilities into the Digital Engineering Ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Provide requirement recommendations for future updates to analytical models, methods, and M&S tools, with specific focus on radar and satellite system modeling.
• Augment tool requirement development through mission research and analysis and produce COAs for developing new analytical models and tools.
• Capture requirements for existing MS&A tools like AFRL's AFSIM or SDMC's EADSIM to add space effects and radar/satellite capabilities.
• Support development and implementation of distributed M&S frameworks addressing time synchronization, truth scene generation, and multi‑system integration challenges.
• Develop a plan to refine prototype modeling applications including relevant understanding of graphical user interfaces to refine data requirements, employment procedures, and usability for end‑user.
• Coordinate with others to identify and solve a variety of problems and clarify management objectives.
• Create analytical models and simulations for radar and satellite systems.
• Analyze space system operational, technical, programmatic, and acquisition inputs and formulate recommendations for senior leaders.
• Brief and interact with senior‑level officers (i.e., GO/FLAG) and senior civilians.
• Support requirements development and documentation for distributed M&S architectures.

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, modeling and simulation, operations research, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related STEM field (master's degree highly preferred).
• 5+ years of system design experience, including hardware/software integration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: modeling and simulation development and implementation; radar systems analysis and simulation; satellite systems modeling and operations.
• Experience in M&S requirements development and technical documentation.
• Understanding of distributed M&S architectures, including time management and synchronization protocols, truth scene generation and management, and complex system‑of‑systems interactions and integration.

Technical Skills Required

• Understanding of military space operations (Space Domain Awareness, Command & Control, Satellite Communications, Position, Navigation & Timing, Overhead Persistent Infrared, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, Missile Warning, Offensive & Defensive Space Control, and Missile Defense).
• Proficiency in programming languages or statistical packages: R, Python, MATLAB, SAS, JAVA, JMP, Excel VBA, STORM, SEAS, Power BI, Tableau, Qlick, SPSS, PSPP, and SymPy.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in analytic tool characterization, development, and assessment.
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data.
• Knowledge of modeling and analysis using mathematical/quantitative methods.
• Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting Missile Defense Agency programs.
• Previous M&S and staff experience on a CCMD, MAJCOM, HHQ, Joint Staff, OSD, etc. staff.
• Understanding of military operations, or prior military experience in a position that required modeling and analysis on a Joint Staff or Service staff.
• Experience with High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
• Knowledge of DoW modeling and simulation standards and methodologies.
• Familiarity with radar phenomenology, signal processing, and tracking algorithms.
• Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, communications, and sensor systems.
• Experience with real‑time simulation environments.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance: No

Salary Range - Colorado: $125,000-140,000

Benefits

Torch Technologies offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and an extensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe‑harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E‑Verify.