Space Systems Modeler & MBSE Engineer

Redwire Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Engineer to develop and govern modeling, simulation, and digital-engineering frameworks for mission and space-system architectures. You will blend physics-based modeling, MBSE, and multi-domain simulation to ensure coherent, validated representations across programs.

You will build system-level models, support virtual integration and V&V activities, and collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-fidelity results aligned

Qualifications

• STEM education — B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Systems Engineering Experience — 1–5 years in system development, I&T, MBSE, or operations or related STEM job.
• Modeling & simulation development — Experience developing new or enhanced modeling and simulation capabilities.
• Digital engineering & MBSE — Ability to apply MBSE, SysML, and digital-engineering tools across the lifecycle.
• Simulation & analysis modeling — Experience building models for concept development, demonstrations, and system-level evaluation.
• Digital twins & digital threads — Ability to create and evolve digital twins for mission and space systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance modeling & simulation capabilities including physics-based and AI-augmented models.
• Apply and promote MBSE practices across the full system lifecycle.
• Build simulation and analysis models supporting concept development, demonstrations, proposals, and system-level evaluations.
• Create and maintain digital twins & digital threads for space systems and mission architectures.
• Design and simulate system interfaces across multi-domain engineering environments.
• Perform virtual integration and V&V for simulation components and end-to-end system behavior.
• Assess system performance using technical performance measures and simulation-based criteria.
• Contribute to concept development through modeling, documentation, and architectural analysis.
• Communicate technical results via reviews, proposals, and stakeholder briefings.
• Collaborate across engineering and business teams to support program execution and business capture.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Modeling & simulation

Python/ MATLAB

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

SysML tools

Job description

Redwire Space in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Engineer to develop and govern modeling, simulation, and digital-engineering frameworks for mission and space-system architectures. You will blend physics-based modeling, MBSE, and multi-domain simulation to ensure coherent, validated representations across programs.

You will build system-level models, support virtual integration and V&V activities, and collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-fidelity results aligned