Space Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Trade Studies)

Space Systems Integration, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration, LLC in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer to join a fast-paced mission operations team supporting US Space Force trade studies and system-level simulations. You will develop, test, and integrate mission simulation tools within an automated architecture, shape requirements, and contribute to an expanding portfolio of space mission analyses.

Applicants should possess a strong background in aerospace simulations, MATLAB/Python/C++ and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and nine (9) years of experience.
• At least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
• Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
• Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
• MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
• Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications.
• Equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this role.
• Managing files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash).
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Travel is 10%.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process.
• Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued in developing and testing simulation applications. You'll be integrating mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
• You will have a strong hand in defining requirements, specifying designs, and implementing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

C#

LVC simulation

STK

AFSIM

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Simulink

Education

B.S./B.A. in aerospace/astronautics/math/physics

9+ years experience

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architect

Sparx Systems EA

Ansys ModelCenter

Job description

Space Systems Integration, LLC in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer to join a fast-paced mission operations team supporting US Space Force trade studies and system-level simulations. You will develop, test, and integrate mission simulation tools within an automated architecture, shape requirements, and contribute to an expanding portfolio of space mission analyses.

Applicants should possess a strong background in aerospace simulations, MATLAB/Python/C++ and