Senior Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Remote)

Trusted Space, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Space, Inc. seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer to lead design, development, and evolution of its internal modeling and simulation environment. Remote (US) with a preference for NoVa in-office as needed, plus occasional travel to NoVa.

You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, define mission scenarios, and drive tests and tool enhancements across space systems modeling. A strong background in Python/C++ and 8+ years in aerospace M&S are required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or related field.
• 8+ years of aerospace modeling, simulation, or related experience.
• Experience with Basilisk, GMAT, Orekit, STK, or space system simulators.
• Ability to understand, modify, and develop Python/C++ software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with aerospace and software teams to develop, integrate, and test modeling environments.
• Identify mission scenarios and ensure simulation outputs align with physics-based behavior.
• Develop and execute component- and system-level tests based on technical specs.
• Support enhancement of internal M&S tools through prototyping and code improvements.

Skills

Python

C++

Modeling & Simulation Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or related discipline

Tools

Basilisk

GMAT

Orekit

STK

Spacecraft simulators

Job description

Trusted Space, Inc. seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer to lead design, development, and evolution of its internal modeling and simulation environment. Remote (US) with a preference for NoVa in-office as needed, plus occasional travel to NoVa.

You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, define mission scenarios, and drive tests and tool enhancements across space systems modeling. A strong background in Python/C++ and 8+ years in aerospace M&S are required.