Space Constellation Simulation Engineer

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Space Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer to develop high-fidelity models for SATCOM, NAVWAR, SBST, and MWT missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO. You will build parallel simulations of proliferated constellations, analyze resilience, and quantify system performance under adversarial conditions.

The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years of physics-based modeling experience, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 3+ years of experience developing physics-based models and simulations of space systems (orbital mechanics, constellation design, RF link analysis, or sensor coverage)
• Experience modeling systems across multiple orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, GEO)
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for numerical modeling and data analysis
• Demonstrated experience with parallelizable or high-performance computing approaches for large-scale simulations
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity models of multi-orbit constellations (pLEO, MEO, GEO) for SATCOM, NAVWAR, SBST, and MWT mission areas
• Design and execute large-scale, parallelizable simulations to evaluate constellation performance, coverage, and resilience under nominal and degraded conditions
• Perform trade studies and sensitivity analyses on constellation design parameters, sensor geometries, and network topologies
• Model ground segment architectures including radar systems, ground entry points, and ground-based command and control infrastructure
• Model space-based threats including maneuverable satellites, counter-space systems, and electromagnetic warfare effects on space architectures
• Model Alt-PNT frameworks including timing budget analysis and navigation warfare scenarios
• Analyze Space Data Network (SDN) architectures including space-to-space crosslinks, exchange points, and network service orchestration
• Develop sensor performance models for multi-phenomenology detection (infrared, radar) across missile warning and moving target indication missions
• Support architecture decisions by quantifying system resilience, capacity, and performance under adversarial conditions
• Produce technical documentation, trade study reports, and briefings for engineering and program leadership
• Collaborate with systems engineers, mission architects, and government stakeholders to translate operational requirements into simulation parameters

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Parallel computing

High-performance computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree preferred (Aerospace Eng, Astrodynamics, or related)

PhD preferred

Tools

STK

GMAT

Monte Carlo engines

Parallel computing libraries

Job description

Amazon in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Space Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer to develop high-fidelity models for SATCOM, NAVWAR, SBST, and MWT missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO. You will build parallel simulations of proliferated constellations, analyze resilience, and quantify system performance under adversarial conditions.

The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years of physics-based modeling experience, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++. U.S.