Senior Principal Mission Engineer – Scenarios

Trusted Space Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Trusted Space Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Mission Engineer (Scenarios) to develop and validate space/ground system models and simulations for SDA T3. You will craft GRMs/DRMs, run scenario threads, and present results to inform decisions.

Requires TS/SCI clearance, advanced engineering degree, and extensive space/DoD mission experience. Hybrid work in Chantilly, VA, with strong collaboration across government and industry teams.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 15+ years with Master’s or 17+ years with Bachelor’s in space/DoD programs.
• OPIR or related space-based ISR mission experience.
• Experience coordinating space and ground segment requirements.
• Proficient in modeling, simulation, and mission analysis techniques.
• Self-starter with strong teamwork and problem solving.
• Experience with SDA/DoW/NRO customers in acquisitions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop model scenarios and simulations for capability assessments and risk reviews.
• Review government scenarios to ensure consistency with T3 plans.
• Analyze space and ground system performance and document trades.
• Integrate performance models with MBSE tools and context.
• Quantify impact of CONOPS and threats on mission performance.
• Prepare data packages for government decision makers.
• Collaborate with prime contractors and government staff.

Skills

Modeling and simulation

Mission analysis

System engineering

Cross-team collaboration

Strong communication

Acquisition experience

Education

Master's degree in Math/Science/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Math/Science/Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

STK

MODTRAN

Cameo (MBSE)

Job description

Trusted Space Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Mission Engineer (Scenarios) to develop and validate space/ground system models and simulations for SDA T3. You will craft GRMs/DRMs, run scenario threads, and present results to inform decisions.

Requires TS/SCI clearance, advanced engineering degree, and extensive space/DoD mission experience. Hybrid work in Chantilly, VA, with strong collaboration across government and industry teams.