Space Mission Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Spacesystemsintegration; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Integration is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA to develop, test, and integrate mission operations simulations and trade studies for government and commercial customers.

You will join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team responsible for defining requirements, designing solutions, and delivering space mission analysis tools, with target audiences including national security programs and space systems initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace/astronautics/mathematics/physics with 9+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
• Experience with live/virtual/constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and tools.
• Simulation development with STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
• MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent scripting.
• Proven team leadership, planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Experience presenting and demonstrating technical results.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a fast-paced mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team.
• Develop and test simulation applications and integrate tools into automated trade-study architectures.
• Define requirements, design specifications, and implement a growing portfolio of space mission simulations and trade studies.
• Support the US Space Force acquisition decision process with simulation insights.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

C++

LVC simulation

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Simulink

MBSE

MDAO

ModelCenter

Jira

Cameo EA

Peer reviews

Leadership

Presentation

Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/astronautics/mathematics/physics

Advanced engineering degree (space launch/orbit propagation)

Professional certification (e.g., INCOSE CSEP/OMG OCSMP)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

C++

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Simulink

Cameo Enterprise Architect

Sparx EA

Ansys ModelCenter

Jira

MBSE

MDAO

Model-Based Design

Job description

Space Systems Integration is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA to develop, test, and integrate mission operations simulations and trade studies for government and commercial customers.

You will join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team responsible for defining requirements, designing solutions, and delivering space mission analysis tools, with target audiences including national security programs and space systems initiatives.