2026 Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space-enabled mission effects. The Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects kill chain analysis and space-enabled campaign modeling. As a member of CMED, you will provide technical capabilities to support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with broad program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers’ hardest problems!
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited program in computer science, electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- 0-1 year of industry work experience
- Proficiency in C/C++, preferably in C++20
- Comfortable working with and following a large code base in C/C++
- Experience with Python
- Experience or coursework/projects in modeling and simulation software development
- Experience/coursework/projectgs in at least one of the following: optics, beam control, filtering, multi-int tracking, tasking, mission management, data transport, C2 processes, SIGINT system modeling, kill chain analysis, orbit determination
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team and manage multiple simultaneous tasks
- Familiar with software development cycles and working with repos (git, bitbucket, etc.)
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, self-motivation, and willingness to take initiative
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A bias for action and the ability to identify shortcomings and address them with initiative
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
- U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- A PhD degree applicable STEM areas above or other relevant disciplines (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- 0-1 year of industry work experience
- Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) and/or similar tools in analysis and software development capacities
- Experience with software integration of multiple code bases and tools
- 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
- Develop new, customer-driven capability into our mod & sim software tools
- Leveraging modern tech stack and enforcing best practices in modern software development and maintainability
- Assisting in converting programmatic requirements into actionable work
- Work closely with our cross-mission focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks
- Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers
- Travel occasionally as required
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An 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
