Space Systems Modeling & Simulation Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Systems Modeling & Simulation Specialist (Project Leader - Modeling & Simulation Engineering) to support the NRO Systems Engineering Division Office of Enterprise Analysis. The position serves as a technical advisor to customer analysis staff, reviewing study plans and results and recommending approaches and analytical methods to ensure the accuracy of space-domain, mission, and campaign model results. The specialist works on solutions, prototypes, and demonstrations addressing challenges across the space enterprise, including overhead intelligence systems, data transport, resiliency, security, and acquisition. The role supports government customers through analysis reviews and recommendations, participates in cross-functional teams, and manages multiple projects concurrently. It includes conducting modeling and simulation studies, trade studies, and assessments; using engineering analysis tools; contributing to analysis software and simulation capabilities; and communicating findings through presentations and reports. The position is full-time and requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, Virginia. It requires a TS/SBI/SCI security clearance with a counter-intelligence polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM field or relevant discipline.
Eight years of increasingly responsible professional engineering or scientific experience, including multidisciplinary modeling and simulation experience.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
Knowledge of modeling and simulation principles and methodologies applicable to space systems.
Familiarity with tools used to assess satellite-system performance, such as STK, SOAP, MATLAB, Python, or AFSIM.
Experience leading teams conducting architecture-level modeling and simulation studies.
Experience representing a team in a program office or customer environment.
Ability to obtain a TS/SBI/SCI security clearance with counter-intelligence polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a STEM field or related discipline.
Technical knowledge of satellite systems.
Modeling and simulation experience on satellite systems from engineering through campaign levels.
Familiarity with GEOINT, SIGINT, COMM, and/or related ground systems.
Experience and proficiency briefing complex technical concepts to senior-level managers.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to government customers, provide recommendations, and review analyses to ensure the quality of work delivered.
Participate in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects concurrently, leveraging the Aerospace ETG backplane and integrating recommendations in a timely and impactful manner.
Support independent and collaborative deep dives, trade studies, and assessments to design and execute modeling and simulation proposals.
Use in-house and commercial- and government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools to provide technical insights through deep dives, trade studies, and assessments.
Contribute to analysis software tools and pursue opportunities to enhance and improve existing simulation and analysis capabilities.
Develop and present timely, technically accurate presentations and reports communicating analysis results and recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.

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 contributions 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.