Senior Space ISR Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Space Systems Integration LLC; Chantilly (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking an ISR Principal Modeling/Simulation Engineer to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center in Chantilly, VA. The role centers on developing space-based ISR models, running simulations, and assessing results to inform concepts and architectures within a cross‑agency environment.

Strong experience with AF SIM/ STK/ SOAP, scripting in Python or MATLAB, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing complex space system models and simulations with industry-standard tools such as STK, SOAP, AFSIM, and/or NGTS.
• Demonstrated experience developing simulation scripts and interface code using government supportable software languages such as VB, Python, and/or MATLAB.
• Technical understanding of Space-based ISR systems across joint, intelligence community, industry, international and/or other government organizations.
• 5+ years of space system modeling and simulation experience including analyzing modeling and simulation results.

Responsibilities

• Develop target (missile) simulations and corresponding trajectory and behavior files using industry standard M&S tools such as AFSIM.
• Develop modeling and simulation analysis and assessment scripts using government network supportable tools such as Visual Basic, Python, and/or Matlab.
• Develop space-based missile warning access and performance models using industry standard M&S tools such as STK or SOAP and integrate SWAC space-based ISR capability area force designs with modeling and simulation expertise.
• Assist in force design analysis planning, analysis execution coordination, and analysis results evaluation.
• Coordinate efforts internally and externally with multiple agencies/organizations.

Skills

AFSIM

STK

SOAP

Python

MATLAB

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Tools

NGTS

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking an ISR Principal Modeling/Simulation Engineer to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center in Chantilly, VA. The role centers on developing space-based ISR models, running simulations, and assessing results to inform concepts and architectures within a cross‑agency environment.

Strong experience with AF SIM/ STK/ SOAP, scripting in Python or MATLAB, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.