Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation

. Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority in relevant areas of expertise .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,000 - $193,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and technical analysis, with a strong focus on space operations and modeling. Proficient in leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and delivering accurate technical presentations and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering8+ Years Of Professional Engineering ExperienceTechnical Understanding Of Space OperationsExperience With Software Languages (Python, C++, MATLAB)Current Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Multi-Disciplinary Systems EngineeringModeling And SimulationTechnical AnalysisRemote Sensing Techniques (EOIR, Radar)Agent-Based ModelingRed Vs Blue SimulationsKillchain Effectiveness AnalysisEnterprise Architecture ResiliencyCommand And Control (C2)Space Systems Engineering

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsEffective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationMentoringAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AFSIMSTKGMATEngineering Analysis ToolsCommercial Off-The-Shelf Products

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Top Secret ClearanceSCI AccessPolygraph

Industry Keywords

Space OperationsMilitary UtilityCapability DrawdownSpace SurveillanceSpacecraft Ground SystemsCommunications InfrastructureSpace ProtectionIntelligence CommunityDepartment Of WarDepartment Of The Air Force

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote SensingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority in relevant areas of expertise
Work with cross-mission integration-focused program offices and customers to translate program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions
Independently plan, lead, and contribute to technical analysis projects
Understand, model, and analyze enterprise-level integrated missions
Use and contribute to in-house and commercial/government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and products
Develop and deliver timely, technically accurate presentations and reports
Mentor junior staff and contribute to a learning environment that encourages sharing ideas and feedback
Travel occasionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, electrical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school
8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments
Technical understanding of space operations, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control (C2)
Experience in two or more of the following: space systems, space surveillance, spacecraft ground systems, communications infrastructure, command and control (C2), spacecraft maneuvering, space protection, or space-driven killchains
Experience with multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques such as EOIR and radar signal processing, especially in the context of object detection, characterization, tracking, and estimation
Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB
Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective
Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills
Current Top Secret clearance
Advanced degree in an applicable STEM area or other relevant discipline (impressive if available)
Experience modeling the space domain using a toolkit or framework such as AFSIM, STK, or GMAT (impressive if available)
Direct experience with agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown analysis, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control (C2) (impressive if available)
Knowledge of Intelligence Community, Department of War, and/or Department of the Air Force business practices and programs (impressive if available)
Experience briefing senior government leaders (impressive if available)
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph (impressive if available)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect