Principal Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer (TS/SCI)

maxar; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor seeks a Principal Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to lead strategic M&S efforts for government and commercial customers. You will define technical vision, translate mission needs into actionable plans, and ensure model quality across teams.

You will mentor analysts, drive standardization of workflows, and advance automation using high-performance computing and cloud resources, while coordinating with customers and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15 years of relevant aerospace modeling and simulation experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Willing to work on-site in the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision and execution approach for M&S programs.
• Translate mission needs into prioritized work plans and roadmaps.
• Maintain technical quality of models, scenarios, and results.
• Standardize workflows and promote reusable models and data products.
• Mentor analysts and lead technical reviews and training.

Skills

Aerospace modeling & simulation

Leadership

Python scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Python

Excel

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking a Principal Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support advanced ISR studies for government and commercial customers. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across the Vantor Aerospace Modeling & Simulation (M&S) organization. You will serve as the primary intermediary between customers, program leadership, and modeling teams, translating mission needs and customer objectives into executable technical strategies, program roadmaps, and prioritized action plans.

What You'll Do

• Define the technical vision, modeling strategy, and execution approach for M&S programs.
• Partner with customers and program leadership to clarify mission needs, shape technical solutions, and translate requirements into prioritized work plans.
• Maintain overall technical quality across the M&S team, including the integrity of models, scenarios, assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Establish and enforce common modeling approaches, technical review standards, verification and validation practices, and documentation expectations.
• Standardize simulation workflows and promote reusable models, scenarios, data products, tools, and analysis components across programs.
• Improve team efficiency through automation, reduced manual analyst effort, better tool integration, and effective use of high-performance, cloud, and distributed computing environments.
• Guide technical work allocation and prioritization based on customer needs, program risk, available resources, and strategic objectives.
• Identify cross-project technical risks, process weaknesses, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor and develop analysts through coaching, technical reviews, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Develop recommendations and roadmaps for future investments in M&S tools, infrastructure, methods, data, and workforce capabilities.
• Represent the M&S organization in customer engagements, technical reviews, proposals, and strategic planning activities.

Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are mandatory for this position and required for consideration.

Required:

• US Citizenship Required with an active or current TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor ' s degree from an accredited college/university, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Willing to work on-site.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Working knowledge of the theory and applications of astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft design, aerospace systems operations, or complex systems integration is desired.
• Experience with the design, development and software implementation of complex mathematical algorithms.
• Ability to develop standalone engineering tools/scripts via Python and/or Excel.
• Ability to identify, analyze, resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with both clients and teammates to achieve program goals.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and dynamic work ethic with a strong desire to contribute to the mission.

Pay Transparency:

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

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