Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Analyst (TS/SCI)

Vantor•Herndon, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking Aerospace analysts to perform high fidelity modeling and simulation of satellites, aircraft, and their ISR sensor suites for a variety of government and commercial customers. This role involves instantiating complex vignettes, architecting studies and trades, developing tools for data analysis, performing detailed Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) checks of simulation input and results, and presenting findings to senior-level decision-makers and customers. The position requires strong problem-solving and thinking skills to quickly update existing models and scenarios, and the ability to work both independently and in team environments. This role plays a key part in helping to design and analyze systems critical to national security, with studies conducted in support of government and industry customers in the greater Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C./Maryland area.

Requirements

US Citizenship Required with an active or current TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
Willing to work on-site.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
Working knowledge of the theory and applications of astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft design, aerospace systems operations, complex systems integration.
Experience with the design, development and software implementation of complex mathematical algorithms.
Ability to develop stand alone 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.

Responsibilities

Perform high fidelity modeling and simulation of satellites, aircraft, and their ISR sensor suites.
Instantiate complex vignettes.
Architect studies and trades.
Develop tools for data analysis.
Perform detailed Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) checks of simulation input and results.
Present results to senior-level decision-makers and customers.
Quickly update existing models and scenarios to reflect unique capabilities and solutions.
Analyze large amounts of data to find patterns and express data using charts and graphs.