Modeling & Simulation Software Architect - Lead Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) plan with contributions

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Modeling & Simulation Software Architect (Engineering Specialist – Systems and Modeling and Simulation Engineer) in Chantilly, VA, with onsite work and opportunities in CO and CA. You will lead modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities across programs, mentor staff, and deliver technically sound software solutions.

Required are a BS in CS/Engineering, 6+ years in M&S, strong C++, and experience leading projects. Travel and a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field.
• 6+ years in modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in C++, including production software design, development and testing.
• Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices.
• Ability to lead a software project team.
• Experience with software configuration management tools (Bitbucket, Jira, GitHub).
• Mentoring and training junior developers to enhance skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support efforts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise, leadership, and coordination on modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts.
• Lead customer engagement on modeling workflows with stakeholders and government customers.
• Serve as main contact for programs and activities with Aerospace Program Offices and customers.
• Mentor junior staff in department focus areas.
• Develop and present technical briefings and design recommendations.
• Manage development and maintenance of M&S tools and workflows.
• Engage with users to refine capability requirements.
• Perform software architecture design and integrate new workflows; travel as needed.

Skills

C++

Software architecture

Leadership

Cloud computing

Mentoring

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Docker

Podman

Apptainer

GitHub

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Modeling & Simulation Software Architect (Engineering Specialist – Systems and Modeling and Simulation Engineer) in Chantilly, VA, with onsite work and opportunities in CO and CA. You will lead modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities across programs, mentor staff, and deliver technically sound software solutions.

Required are a BS in CS/Engineering, 6+ years in M&S, strong C++, and experience leading projects. Travel and a U.S.