Mission Analysis Engineer – Aerospace Systems (TS/SCI)
Core
Model complex aerospace missions and evaluate system architectures using high-fidelity simulations and data analysis to inform engineering decisions for space, cyber, and maritime domains.
Role type
Mission Analysis Engineer (Aerospace Systems)
Builds
High-fidelity simulations of satellites, aircraft, sensors, and operational scenarios; automated analysis tools and visualizations.
Domain
Aerospace Systems / Defense / Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Mission modeling, simulation development, trade studies, data analysis, engineering judgment, Python scripting, QA/QC
Preferred skills
Astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft/aircraft systems, complex systems integration, algorithm development, large dataset analysis
Technologies
Python, simulation frameworks, visualization tools
Responsibilities
Develop and run high-fidelity simulations of satellites, aircraft, and ISR systems; compare architectures and technologies to identify performance drivers and risks; build operational scenarios capturing mission constraints; create automation tools and scripts to accelerate analysis; analyze large simulation datasets to uncover trends and explain system behavior; evaluate model assumptions and analytical methods; communicate findings and recommendations to engineers and decision-makers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC