Mission Data & Simulation Integration Engineer
Core
Design and implement data pipelines and integration services connecting ASOT platforms to modernized Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software, enabling centralized data consumption across multiple mission programs while ensuring data quality, validation, and traceability.
Role type
Senior IC Mission Data & Simulation Integration Engineer
Builds
Data pipelines, integration services, data transformation logic, adapters, and automation tools for M&S workloads
Domain
Space defense, Modeling & Simulation, Data Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture design, Cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Python or C++, Databases (SQL/NoSQL), ETL/ELT processes, APIs and web services, DevSecOps, CI/CD, HLA/DIS/TENA/Protobuf/Apache Kafka
Preferred skills
Space domain modeling and simulation, Large-scale software development leadership, Cloud/AI service provider platforms, DoD/NNSA/civil space mission experience, Data governance and metadata management, AI technologies
Technologies
Python, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Protobuf, HLA, DIS, TENA, SQL, NoSQL
Responsibilities
Design and implement data pipelines connecting ASOT platforms to M&S software; Develop technical data specifications translating mission needs into integration solutions; Provide hands-on technical support for M&S software tools including configuration and troubleshooting; Build and maintain data transformation logic and adapters; Support migration of legacy data to modern Data Management platforms; Serve as technical liaison between data management teams, M&S developers, and mission analysts; Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline data workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC