Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

Saic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Horizon program in El Segundo, California seeks a Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to support Space Force mission operations, delivering warfighter capability through a growing portfolio of simulations and trade studies.

You will join a fast-paced multidisciplinary team, lead simulation development, define requirements, and integrate tools into an automated trade-study architecture, with emphasis on orbital mechanics and space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics with nine years of experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
• Experience with live, virtual, or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques.
• Simulation development with STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
• MATLAB/Simulink or other scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test simulation applications and architectures for mission operations.
• Integrate mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study framework.
• Define requirements, specify designs, and implement an expanding portfolio of simulations and trade studies.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

C++

LVC simulation

Team leadership

Presentations

Satellite orbital mechanics

File management & CLI

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/astronautics/math/physics

Tools

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Cameo Enterprise Architect

Sparx EA

Ansys ModelCenter

Job description

Description

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer, to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is located in El Segundo, California. As our established modeling and simulation developer, you will contribute expertise in simulation as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. Your knowledge and talent will guide the team in assembling and releasing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.

Fun stuff on the job you will do:

• 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.

Qualifications

This is you:

• Bachelors 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.
• Experience as a team leader, with planning work scope, scheduling, progress tracking, and execution.
• 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).
• 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.
• Prior industry experience in aerospace or space & defense.
• 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.).

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.