2027 Kill Chain Modeling and Simulation Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Enterprise Effects Division integrates strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise, applying engineering disciplines to programs and national challenges throughout the capability lifecycle. The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department leads the integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows for end-to-end effects chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. As a Member of Technical Staff in Modeling & Simulation Engineering, you will support modeling, simulation, and analysis of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems. You will investigate architecture and concept-of-operations performance in nominal and contested operating environments. Areas of focus include agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control evaluation. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Chantilly, Virginia; or Huntsville, Alabama. Occasional travel may be necessary to support customer efforts.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, electrical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or a closely related technical field from an accredited school; the degree must be in progress or have been conferred within the last 12 months.
- 0–1 year of industry experience.
- Experience with one or more of the following: modeling and simulations, orbital mechanics, space systems, filtering, tracking, orbit determination, communications networks, command and control, or kill chains.
- Proficiency in a programming language such as Python or C++.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, self-motivation, and willingness to take initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Transcripts are required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated strength in sensor- and architecture-level simulations and mission performance assessments.
- Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and special programs access.
Responsibilities
- Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial or government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis software tools.
- Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in multidisciplinary teams to define problems and support customer decisions.
- Develop and deliver timely, technically accurate presentations and reports.
- Travel occasionally as necessary to support customer efforts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
