Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

Space Systems Integration•El Segundo, CA

3d•$140,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer in El Segundo, California. The engineer will join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team supporting the United States Space Force acquisition decision process. The role develops and tests simulation applications and integrates mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture. The engineer will help define requirements, specify designs, and implement a growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics, and nine years of experience.
Experience with at least one of MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
Experience with live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
Simulation development experience using environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
Experience preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
Experience in satellite orbital mechanics and maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications; equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable.
Experience managing files and directories, network file sharing, software and license installation, and command-line shells such as Windows Cmd or Bash.
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI, SCI eligibility, and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.

Nice To Haves

Simulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environment.
Experience using Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira.
Prior aerospace or space and defense industry experience.
Systems engineering experience, including defining and executing trade studies.
Experience with MBSE, MDAO, or Model-Based Design methodologies.
Familiarity with toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter.
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

Develop and test simulation applications.
Integrate mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
Help define requirements, specify designs, and implement space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.
Prepare and deliver presentations and technical demonstrations.
Participate in engineering peer reviews as a developer and reviewer (desired).