Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-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 modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions for space operations. Proficient in using AFSIM and programming languages such as Python and C++ to deliver accurate technical presentations and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering8+ Years Of Professional Engineering ExperienceProficiency With AFSIMTechnical Understanding Of Space OperationsCurrent Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

ModelingSimulationAnalysisPythonC++Multi-Phenomenology Remote SensingEO/IR ProcessingRF ProcessingRADAR ProcessingSystems Engineering

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AFSIMEngineering Analysis ToolsCommercial Off-The-Shelf Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceTop Secret/SCI Clearance With Polygraph

Industry Keywords

Space OperationsMilitary UtilityThreat PhenomenologiesKill Chain EffectivenessCommand And Control (C2)Intelligence CommunityU.S. Department Of DefenseDepartment 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 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 and contribute to technical analysis projects
Understand, model, and analyze enterprise-level integrated missions
Use and contribute to the development of in-house and commercial/government-off-the-shelf engineering analysis tools and analysis products
Develop and deliver timely and technically accurate presentations and reports
Mentor junior staff members and contribute to a learning environment where ideas and feedback are shared
Travel occasionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, 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, threat phenomenologies, kill chain effectiveness, communications infrastructure, and/or command and control (C2)
Experience with multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques, specifically EO/IR, RF, and RADAR processing, for object detection, tracking, and characterization
Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
Experience with Python and/or C++
Ability to work on dynamic assignments and evolving customer needs
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills
Current Top Secret Clearance
Advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines (impressive if you have)
Experience modeling the space domain in AFSIM and/or integrating external tools with AFSIM (impressive if you have)
Knowledge of Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs (impressive if you have)
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access (impressive if you have)

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