Space Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Orbital Dynamics

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

wellness programs as well as other…

Job summary

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer to join a collaborative team focused on complex space-domain problems. You will perform orbital mechanics modeling, simulations, and analyze space-based relay systems.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI with polygraph, a B.S. in an engineering field, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong abilities in C++, Python, MATLAB, and data analysis for customer-facing results.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• B.S. in engineering or STEM field.
• 2+ years of relevant modeling and analysis experience.
• Experience with C++, Python, SQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA or STK.
• Strong data analysis and engineering analytics background.
• Clear communication of findings to customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital mechanics modeling and simulation (Mod/Sim).
• Analyze link budgets, latency, and throughput for RF/optical space systems.
• Assess satellite payload sensor phenomenology and product quality.
• Evaluate end-to-end designs against performance parameters.
• Create MS&A documentation including plans, inputs/outputs, and visualizations.
• Advise teams on future studies and analytic roadmaps.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

B.S. STEM in engineering

2+ years experience

C++

Python

R

SQL

Linux

MATLAB

Excellent communication

Education

B.S. STEM in engineering

Tools

STK

Tableau

PostgreSQL

VBA

Linux

Job description

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer to join a collaborative team focused on complex space-domain problems. You will perform orbital mechanics modeling, simulations, and analyze space-based relay systems.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI with polygraph, a B.S. in an engineering field, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong abilities in C++, Python, MATLAB, and data analysis for customer-facing results.