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Sr. Mission Analysis Engineer – Aerospace Systems (TS/SCI)

Herndon, VA💼 Full-time💰 $140,000–$140,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Model complex aerospace missions, evaluate system architectures, and turn large simulation datasets into actionable insights for engineers and decision-makers.

Role type

Senior IC mission analysis engineer (aerospace systems)

Builds

High-fidelity simulations of satellites, aircraft, sensors, and ISR systems; automated analysis tools and visualizations

Domain

Aerospace engineering, defense, space systems, cyber, maritime

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research

Required skills

mission modeling and simulation, system architecture trade studies, data analysis of large simulation datasets, engineering judgment, QA/QC of analytical methods, Python or similar scripting for automation

Preferred skills

advanced degree in engineering/physics/math/CS, 15+ years industry experience, astrodynamics or remote sensing expertise, complex systems integration, customer-facing technical communication

Technologies

Python, simulation frameworks, visualization tools

Responsibilities

Develop and run high-fidelity simulations of aerospace missions; compare architectures and technologies to identify performance drivers and risks; build operational scenarios capturing mission constraints; create automation tools and visualizations; analyze large simulation datasets to uncover trends; evaluate model assumptions and methods; communicate findings and recommendations to senior decision-makers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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