CareerPlan

Senior Modeling and Simulation Communications Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$166k–$250k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead analysis teams to perform end-to-end performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives for national space communication and ground systems, directly shaping acquisition and development decisions for USAF/USSF and the Intelligence Community.

Role type

Senior IC modeling and simulation communications engineer (systems analysis)

Builds

Communication and ground architecture performance assessments, network modeling solutions, and mission management strategies

Domain

National security space and intelligence mission areas (communication infrastructures, signals intelligence, space surveillance)

Required skills

Leading engineering studies and analysis teams, managing complex technical tasks, translating customer needs, end-to-end performance evaluation, analysis-of-alternatives, architecture trade studies, network modeling, scheduling and mission management, Python, C++, MATLAB

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in EE/Aerospace/Physics/CS, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Intelligence Community or DoD business practices, SATCOM architecture performance trades, space and ground networking performance modeling

Technologies

Python, C++, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Lead analysis teams whose recommendations shape acquisition decisions, serve as technical authority in communication/networking/scheduling domains, perform E2E performance evaluations and AoA, drive staff development through mentoring, coordinate complex technical tasks across customers, translate complex analysis into briefings for leadership and government, drive innovation in M&S capabilities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities