Modeling & Simulation Engineer: Space Missions

Space Systems Integration, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer to join a fast-growing aerospace team delivering mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis for US Space Force decision support.

The role emphasizes defining requirements, designing, and implementing a growing portfolio of space simulation tools, with hands-on development and integration into automated trade study execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and nine (9) years of experience with:
• 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.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
• 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).
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Travel is 10%.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process.
• Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued in developing and testing simulation applications. You’ll be integrating mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
• You will have a strong hand in defining requirements, specifying designs, and implementing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

LVC simulation

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Simulink

Education

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

Tools

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Simulink

Job description

Space Systems Integration in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer to join a fast-growing aerospace team delivering mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis for US Space Force decision support.

The role emphasizes defining requirements, designing, and implementing a growing portfolio of space simulation tools, with hands-on development and integration into automated trade study execution.