CareerPlan

Space Systems Modeling & Simulation Specialist

Chantilly, VA, USFull-time$121k–$181k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Technical advisor providing modeling, simulation, and analysis expertise for space and ground system domains to support major systems acquisitions and concept of operations development.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineering project leader (modeling & simulation)

Builds

Architecture-level modeling and simulation studies, prototypes, and demonstrations for cross-phenomenology overhead intelligence systems, data transport, resiliency, and security.

Domain

Space systems engineering, intelligence collection, and national security

Required skills

multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation, architecture-level system analysis, trade studies and assessments, technical advisory, team leadership, software tool integration

Preferred skills

satellite systems engineering, GEOINT/SIGINT/COMM ground systems, briefing complex technical concepts to senior management

Technologies

STK, SOAP, Matlab, Python, AFSIM

Responsibilities

Review study plans and results to ensure accuracy of space domain and mission models; develop and present technically accurate reports and recommendations; lead teams in conducting architecture-level modeling and simulation studies; leverage engineering analysis tools to deliver technical insights.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities