Modeling and Simulation Engineer
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer to support the United States Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive organization for Space Combat Power on the Horizon 2 contract in El Segundo, California. The Horizon 2 contract provides Advisory and Assistance Services to Space Systems Command program offices that acquire, deploy, and sustain national security space systems. The role supports and manages established modeling and simulation activities and provides hands-on simulation support as part of a multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. The engineer guides program and in-house modeling and simulation activities, assembles and releases analysis simulations and trade studies, and supports Government acquisition decisions throughout the lifecycle of developmental programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics, and 14 years of experience.
- Experience with at least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
- Knowledge of live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
- Simulation development experience with environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
- Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
- Team leadership experience, including planning work scope, scheduling, progress tracking, and execution.
- Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics and maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications; equivalent airborne-systems experience is applicable.
- Experience managing files and directories, network file sharing, software and license installation, and command-line shells such as Windows Cmd or Bash.
- Must have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program, if applicable.
- Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs and to consent to a polygraph examination.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to brief technical and programmatic subjects to uniformed Space Force and government civilian personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Simulation software development, testing, and integration experience in a team environment.
- Experience using Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira.
- Systems engineering experience, including defining and executing trade studies.
- Experience with engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design.
- Knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter.
- Participation in engineering peer reviews as a developer and reviewer.
- An advanced engineering degree emphasizing applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuvering.
- Professional certification such as Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, or OMG OCSMP.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and/or verify simulations, analysis plans, gap analyses, Technical Performance Measures assessments, and other work products that inform program and architectural decisions.
- Generate analytical modeling solutions to assess system and system-of-systems performance and related parameters.
- Support requirements development, system verification, and CONOPS development; collaborate with system and mission analysts to ensure modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities meet operational mission requirements.
- Identify needs and opportunities for independent assessment and improvement of systems, systems of systems, and families of systems.
- Incorporate system models into enterprise models demonstrating integration across the find, fix, target, track, engage, and assess chain using relevant sensor, effects, and communications technologies.
- Support analysis by integrating performance models with MBSE models and tools.
- Quantify performance impacts and sensitivity to changes in CONOPS, scenarios, and/or threats.
- Prepare and deliver technical and programmatic briefings to uniformed Space Force and government civilian personnel.
- Apply knowledge of Space Force capabilities, systems, and enterprise architecture elements.
- Lead teams by planning work scope, scheduling, tracking progress, and executing work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
