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Senior Communications Engineer, Modeling and Simulation

3 Locations💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-06-22 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead analysis teams to shape acquisition and development decisions for the nation's space-based and terrestrial communication systems.

Role type

Senior Engineering Specialist (Modeling and Simulation)

Builds

Communication and ground architecture performance assessments, network modeling, and mission management strategies for defense and intelligence customers.

Domain

National security space and intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

[Leading engineering studies/analysis teams], [Communication and ground infrastructures expertise], [Signals intelligence expertise], [Geo-spatial intelligence expertise], [Space surveillance expertise], [Navigation systems expertise], [Space protection expertise], [Python/C++/MATLAB proficiency], [End-to-end performance evaluation], [Analysis-of-alternatives (AoA)]

Preferred skills

[Graduate degree in EE/Aerospace/Physics/CS], [Current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph], [Intelligence Community/DoD business practices experience]

Technologies

Python, C++, MATLAB

Responsibilities

[Lead analysis teams shaping acquisition decisions], [Perform coverage and capacity assessments], [Conduct network topology design and optimization], [Develop satellite collection and contact scheduling], [Execute end-to-end performance evaluations], [Mentor and coach staff across the organization], [Translate complex analysis into briefings for leadership]

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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