Modeling & Simulation Integration Lead

Auria Space; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auria Space seeks a Systems Engineer to support the TASD program at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO. This onsite role requires delivering threat model requirements for missile systems, coordinating with customers and engineers, and ensuring timely delivery of high‑fidelity MBSE artifacts.

You will contribute to the development of kinematic, RF and IR signatures models, participate in V&V activities, and travel up to 10% as needed while maintaining active DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE and CAMEO or similar tool.
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering V lifecycle.
• Experience with requirements traceability.
• Modeling, simulation, and automation experience in missile systems.
• Knowledge of RCS and IR signature modeling.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Active, in-scope DoD Secret Clearance at time of application; TS/SCI desired.

Responsibilities

• Capture and document threat model requirements for kinematic, RF, and IR signatures.
• Collaborate with customers and engineers to ensure accurate threat representations.
• Support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events on schedule.
• Coordinate with Missile Modeling and Production Engineers to verify models and ensure V&V.

Skills

MBSE

CAMEO

Systems engineering

Requirements traceability

Threat modeling

RCS/IR signature modeling

TS/SCI clearance

Agile Scrum Kanban

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

CAMEO or similar tool

OSC

Job description

Auria is looking to hire a Systems Engineer to support the TASD program. This role is ONSITE on Schriever in Colorado Springs, CO. Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA’s Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TSE is responsible for the development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) used to simulate element models of MDA’s BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TSE software baseline. TSE is a cornerstone element to the Threat and Advanced Simulations Development (TASD) contract. The Systems Engineer/Mission Support Threat Engineer role serves as a missile threats specialist, threats model requirements developer, and a verifier and validator of threat representations across the kinematic, RF, and IR signatures domains. This Systems Engineering specialized position will be responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the development of Missiles’ kinematic, RF, and IR signatures models. The Systems Engineer/Mission Support Threat Engineer will be involved in direct discussions and collaborations with our customers, threat stakeholders, intelligence analysts, and fellow engineers to best capture the requirements for developing and delivering accurate and relevant threat models. The role requires working with little to no direct supervision, acting as an integral member of a product delivery team, and meeting time‑critical delivery schedules.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:

• Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on components of missile systems trajectories and signatures.
• Research into RCS and IR signature model development requirements.
• Understand stakeholders’ requirements and ensure quality production of deliverables.
• Actively work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvements are coordinated – aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet leadership objectives.
• Work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events.
• Work in close coordination with Missile Modeling Engineers and Production Engineers to ensure model requirements are met and Verification and Validation (V&V) confirms models’ accuracy and reliability.

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree in STEM and 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE); ideally with CAMEO or similar tool experience.
• Familiarity with the systems engineering process, including the Systems Engineering V.
• Experience with requirements traceability.
• Modeling, simulation, and automation experience.Familiarity with the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems.
• Familiarity in the domain of RCS and IR signature modeling practices.
• Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signatures representation.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Must have a current, active, in‑scope DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application, which is required to start; with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with access to SCI.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:

• Strong CAMEO or similar tool experience.
• Strong systems engineering background.
• Strong background with missile system models, atmospheric dynamics, and performance.
• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter‑measures, debris, and signature modeling.
• Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC).
• Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance of missiles.
• Practical experience with MBSE theory and tools.
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Current, active, in‑scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI (TS/SCI).

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications – skills, education & experience – and the position level. $80,000 – $90,0000

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Aug 10, 2026

EEO STATEMENT:

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action‑Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.