Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer – Space Systems

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer / SME in El Segundo, CA to lead mission-specific M&S services and drive V&V across SSC SSIO. The role requires advanced degrees, 15+ years in STEM, and TS w/SCI eligibility. You will collaborate on SATCOM, PNT, missile warning and launch systems and manage complex stakeholder activities.

The position offers a high-impact role within Space Systems Command, with a competitive salary and opportunities to influence modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a STEM field with emphasis in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the SSIO office with development of mission-specific and cross-portfolio M&S services, algorithms and effective characterization of likely scenario outcomes.
• Conduct requirements traceability from Mission Areas down to implementation of appropriate representative M&S simulations capable of accurately representing the physical dynamics, operations, and overall behavior of modeled systems.
• Model/simulate potential SoS and FoS materiel solutions and concepts in appropriate scenarios to evaluate and recommend modernization changes.
• Model materiel solutions that support determinations for system vulnerability, survivability and resilience, system performance including improved performance from enhancements and/or new technologies.
• Model materiel solutions that support utility trades, technology readiness assessment and related gathered intelligence.
• Establish Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Verification and Validation (V&V) procedures for established MS&A tools and software upgrades
• Conduct V&V of Models used by the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO); support maintenance of all Government models (AFSIM, SEAS, etc.), as directed by the Government.
• Assist with enterprise requirements development and JCIDS documentation
• Analyze technical derivatives of cross-cutting space requirements relevant to the simulation outcomes of implemented M&S artifacts.
• Recommend practical, mission-driven solutions to meet performance, affordability and sustainment goals
• Develop and present briefings, technical reports and architectural roadmaps
• Collaborate with SWAC, CSRO/S5R and PEO offices to define and prioritize M&S for SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning/Tracking, TacISR, SBEM, BMC3 and Launch systems at SSC

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in relevant field

Master of Science (M.S.) degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Matlab

AFSIM

STK

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer / SME in El Segundo, CA to lead mission-specific M&S services and drive V&V across SSC SSIO. The role requires advanced degrees, 15+ years in STEM, and TS w/SCI eligibility. You will collaborate on SATCOM, PNT, missile warning and launch systems and manage complex stakeholder activities.

The position offers a high-impact role within Space Systems Command, with a competitive salary and opportunities to influence modernization efforts.