Senior Space Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Astrion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Subject Matter Expert located at Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO), Space Systems Command (SSC), US Space Force in El Segundo, CA. The role requires a TS w/SCI eligibility and deep expertise in complex space-system modeling and analysis.

The successful candidate will lead mission-specific M&S efforts, develop verification and validation procedures, and collaborate across SSC offices to prioritize M&S for SATCOM, PNT,

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a relevant STEM field.
• M.S. degree in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of STEM experience with emphasis in engineering, physics, earth science, math, or operations analysis.
• Experience in design, development, deployment, management or upgrade of complex technical systems within SSIO mission space.
• Proficient in the systems engineering process and at least one implementation technology.
• Technical program leadership of a technical implementation team.
• Experience in basic team development and leadership training.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Matlab, AFSIM, STK; adaptable to new tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Top Secret Security Clearance w/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support SSIO with development of mission-specific M&S services, algorithms and scenario characterization.
• Trace requirements from Mission Areas to MS&S implementations.
• Model/SIMulate SoS and FoS concepts to evaluate modernization changes.
• Model materiel solutions for vulnerability, survivability and performance.
• Support technology trades, readiness assessment and intelligence gathering.
• Establish MS&A Verification and Validation procedures for tools and upgrades.
• Assist with enterprise requirements development and JCIDS documentation.
• Analyze technical derivatives of space requirements related to M&S outputs.
• Develop and present briefings, reports and architectural roadmaps.
• Collaborate with SWAC/CSRO/S5R/PEO to define M&S priorities for SSC systems.

Skills

15+ years STEM experience

Systems engineering

Technical program leadership

Stakeholder management

Written and oral communication

Willingness to travel

TS w/ SCI eligibility

MS Office

MATLAB

AFSIM

STK

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Master of Science degree

Tools

MS Office

MATLAB

AFSIM

STK

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Subject Matter Expert located at Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO), Space Systems Command (SSC), US Space Force in El Segundo, CA. The role requires a TS w/SCI eligibility and deep expertise in complex space-system modeling and analysis.

The successful candidate will lead mission-specific M&S efforts, develop verification and validation procedures, and collaborate across SSC offices to prioritize M&S for SATCOM, PNT,