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Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer II

Herndon, VA💼 Full-time💰 $95,000–$95,000🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop high-fidelity simulations of space, airborne, and ISR sensor systems to evaluate performance, explore trade-offs, and inform decisions on future capabilities.

Role type

Senior IC aerospace modeling & simulation engineer

Builds

Simulation models, analysis plans, and reusable tools for architecture studies and mission-level analyses

Domain

Aerospace, defense, space systems, ISR

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

space systems modeling, astrodynamics theory, remote sensing, spacecraft design, complex systems integration, simulation execution, technical risk analysis, tool/script development

Preferred skills

advanced degree in engineering, complex mathematical algorithm design, standalone engineering tool development via Python/Excel, technical report writing, stakeholder collaboration

Technologies

Python, Excel

Responsibilities

Develop and run high-fidelity simulations for architecture studies and performance assessments; Design operational vignettes and analysis plans translating customer priorities; Own complex analysis tasks from requirements to delivery; Develop new tools and scripts to improve workflow efficiency; Analyze results to identify trends, risks, and trade-offs; Provide technical guidance and peer review to less-experienced analysts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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