Space Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer II

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor in Herndon, VA is seeking an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer II to lead high-fidelity simulations of space and ISR sensor systems for architecture studies and mission analyses. You will design scenarios, run complex models, and deliver actionable recommendations to customers and program leaders.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's in a relevant field, and 3 years of experience in space systems modeling.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in space systems modeling and simulation.
• Knowledge of the theory and applications of astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft design, or aerospace systems operations.
• Willing to work on-site in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, modify, and run high-fidelity simulations of space, airborne, and ISR sensor systems for architecture studies, system trades, performance assessments, and mission-level analyses.
• Design operational vignettes and analysis plans translating customer priorities into measurable scenarios, assumptions, and evaluation criteria.
• Own complex analysis tasks from requirements clarification through model configuration, execution, interpretation, and delivery.
• Develop new tools, scripts, simulator features, and reusable components to improve generation, analysis, visualization, and workflow efficiency.
• Present findings and defensible recommendations to technical teams, program leaders, and customers.
• Provide technical guidance and peer review to less-experienced analysts.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Remote sensing

Space systems modeling

System trades

QA & verification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

Vantor in Herndon, VA is seeking an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer II to lead high-fidelity simulations of space and ISR sensor systems for architecture studies and mission analyses. You will design scenarios, run complex models, and deliver actionable recommendations to customers and program leaders.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's in a relevant field, and 3 years of experience in space systems modeling.