Strategic Space Modeling & Simulation Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible work schedules with telework

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Lead (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer) to guide architecture modeling for national security programs. This on-site role involves leading teams, coordinating with government customers, and evaluating commercial space services for integration into IC architectures.

The position requires extensive modeling experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage diverse teams across organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant technical experience.
• Technical understanding of space-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling and simulation efforts to evaluate commercial space system integration.
• Communicate programmatic and technical issues and provide independent recommendations.
• Interact with non-traditional space sector commercial companies for insights.
• Provide daily organization and technical oversight for task execution and budgets.
• Collaborate across the NRO and Intelligence Community to influence investments.
• Lead technical staff and matrixed resources across topics.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Modeling tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Lead (Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer) to guide architecture modeling for national security programs. This on-site role involves leading teams, coordinating with government customers, and evaluating commercial space services for integration into IC architectures.

The position requires extensive modeling experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage diverse teams across organizations.