CareerPlan

Modeling and Simulation Communications Engineer

Chantilly, VA, USFull-time$129k–$194k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead engineering studies and analysis teams to perform end-to-end performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives for national space communication and ground architectures.

Role type

Senior Engineering Specialist (Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis)

Builds

Modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) solutions for space communication and ground systems

Domain

National Security Space / Defense / Intelligence

Required skills

Space-related modeling, communication/ground architectures, data network modeling, scheduling algorithms, mission management, Python, C++, MATLAB, TS/SCI clearance

Preferred skills

Graduate degree, Intelligence Community/DoD business practices, polygraph clearance

Technologies

Python, C++, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Lead teams driving recommendations for R&D and acquisition decisions, coordinate complex technical tasks, serve as technical mentor, translate customer needs into project objectives, perform E2E performance evaluations and AoA, develop and present technical reports

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities