Sr. Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer

maxar; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support advanced ISR studies for government and commercial customers. You will model satellites, aircraft, sensor systems, mission scenarios, and operational concepts to evaluate performance and inform decisions on future space capabilities.

This is a senior technical role leading complex modeling efforts, mentoring analysts, and guiding teams from needs to defensible recommendations.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of professional experience in space systems modeling and simulation.
• Willing to work on-site.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience developing standalone engineering tools/scripts via Python and/or Excel.
• Ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders to implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-fidelity modeling and simulation for space, airborne, and ISR studies.
• Engage customers and program leadership to clarify mission needs and shape analysis plans.
• Define technical approaches, measures of performance, and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain technical quality through review of models, inputs, and conclusions.
• Standardize workflows and advance modeling practices and automation.
• Guide large simulation campaigns using cloud/high-performance computing.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Space systems modeling

Program leadership

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking a Senior Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support advanced ISR studies for government and commercial customers. In this role, you will model satellites, aircraft, sensor systems, mission scenarios, and operational concepts to evaluate performance, explore trade-offs, and inform decisions on future space and airborne capabilities.

This is a senior technical role for an engineer who can lead complex modeling and simulation efforts, serve as a trusted technical intermediary with customers, and guide teams from mission need through defensible recommendations. You will shape analysis approaches, lead technical workstreams, strengthen common practices, and mentor less-experienced analysts.

What You'll Do

• Lead high-fidelity modeling and simulation efforts for complex space, airborne, and ISR architecture studies, system trades, performance assessments, and mission analyses.
• Engage customers and program leadership to clarify mission needs, shape technical solutions, and translate objectives into analysis plans, priorities, and executable work packages.
• Define technical approaches, assumptions, measures of performance and effectiveness, scenario designs, and acceptance criteria for major workstreams.
• Maintain technical quality for assigned efforts through rigorous review of models, inputs, assumptions, methods, outputs, conclusions, and limitations.
• Standardize simulation workflows and advance common modeling approaches, reusable scenario components, automation, verification and validation, and technical documentation.
• Guide efficient execution of large simulation campaigns, including effective use of cloud, distributed, and high-performance computing resources.
• Lead interpretation of complex results, identify cross-project risks and capability gaps, and deliver clear, defensible recommendations to customers and senior decision-makers.
• Plan and prioritize technical work, coordinate multidisciplinary contributors, and advise program leadership on scope, schedule, staffing, and technical risk.
• Lead technical reviews, mentor junior analysts, and promote knowledge sharing and consistent engineering practices.
• Identify opportunities for future investment in ModSim tools, infrastructure, methods, data, and workforce capabilities.

Required

• US Citizenship Required with an active or current TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor ' s degree from an accredited college/university, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of professional experience in space systems modeling and simulation, including knowledge of the theory and applications of astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft design, aerospace systems operations, or complex systems integration.
• Willing to work on-site.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with the design, development and software implementation of complex mathematical algorithms.
• Ability to develop standalone engineering tools/scripts via Python and/or Excel.
• Ability to identify, analyze, resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with both clients and teammates to achieve program goals.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and dynamic work ethic with a strong desire to contribute to the mission.

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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirement