Space Operations Software Engineer

LMI•Colorado Springs, CO

14h

About The Position

LMI is seeking a skilled Space Operations Software Engineer to support the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) Space Control Division (SCD) with development of resiliency, kill chain, and space systems modeling, simulation, prototyping, and analysis software to analyze proposed United States space architectures considered by SSDP, the Space Warfighting and Analysis Center (SWAC), and other related government partners. The applicant will work with SSDP and SWAC team members to understand the requirements of the architectures and the environment in which they will operate to be able to assess architecture resiliency against threats to the mission, using LMI’s RAPTR tool. In addition, the applicant may be required to develop new tools to assist with analysis. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Requirements

BS degree in a STEM field
2+ years of experience in space modeling, simulation & analysis software development
Experience OO programming languages (Python, Java, C++, etc.)
Ability to use modeling and simulation to analyze and inform resiliency metrics
Ability to self-identify and execute work tasks
Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical problem solving skills to operational and strategic level problems, accurately translate technical information for leadership, and establish partnering relationships and coordinate across external organizations
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be willing to take a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Background in orbital mechanics, space situational awareness, or space control
Experience in STK, SOAP, AFSIM, or other space analytical toolsets

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain modeling and simulation software applications to support space system analysis and performance evaluation
Develop mathematical models, algorithms, and simulations to represent real-world systems and operational scenarios
Perform data analysis, verification, and validation of models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance
Support and facilitate SSDP and SWAC Force Design efforts, improving software and creating new applications and tooling as needed for the evolution of resiliency studies
Evaluate, modify, and implement the SSDP/SCD resiliency assessment and kill chain analysis applications in response to analysis requests
Collaborate with fellow industry subject matter experts to deliver the best-informed products
Model architectures of complex systems, to include physics-based models
Translate resiliency analytical findings into future system requirements
Build staff products using Microsoft Office