Space Systems Mission Engineer – Modeling & Simulation

Space Force Analytics LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO including holidays, sick days, and

Signing bonus

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Space Force Analytics LLC is seeking a Mission Engineer with a strong background in space systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. You will design, develop, and verify simulations and execute analysis plans to support SDA T3 Tracking mission capabilities.

You will collaborate with government and contractor teams to mature models, build scenarios, and present results that inform architectural decisions. A highly motivated self-starter is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with extensive space systems experience.
• 15+ years (Master’s) or 17+ years (Bachelor’s) of system engineering and integration.
• Experience across space and ground segment organizations to meet end-to-end mission requirements.
• Strong modeling, simulation, and mission analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop model scenarios (GRMs/DRMs) and simulations to support capability and risk assessments.
• Review government scenarios to ensure alignment with T3 objectives.
• Develop, simulate, evaluate, and present space and ground system performance analyses.
• Analyze Coverage, Pd, Pt, Pw, State Vector Accuracy, and System Latency.
• Integrate performance models with MBSE models.
• Quantify performance impacts and sensitivity to CONOPS changes.
• Create data packages to inform government decision makers.
• Collaborate with SDA prime contractors, other contractors, and government personnel.

Skills

Systems engineering

Space systems

Modeling & simulation

MBSE

Communication skills

DOD/NRO experience

Mathematical analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Math, Science or Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Science or Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

STK

MODTRAN

Job description

Space Force Analytics LLC is seeking a Mission Engineer with a strong background in space systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. You will design, develop, and verify simulations and execute analysis plans to support SDA T3 Tracking mission capabilities.

You will collaborate with government and contractor teams to mature models, build scenarios, and present results that inform architectural decisions. A highly motivated self-starter is essential.