Space Systems Integration

Provides engineering services for space systems

Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEl Segundo, CA, USA$200k - $245k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics, and fourteen years of experience.
Experience with at least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
Experience with live, virtual, and/or constructive simulation techniques and technologies.
Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
Experience preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
Knowledge or experience in satellite orbital mechanics and maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications; equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable.
Experience managing files and directories, network file sharing, installing software and licenses, and using a command-line shell such as Windows Cmd or Bash.
An active Top Secret clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI, SCI eligibility, and participation in Continuous Evaluation are required.
Must meet requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

Participate in a multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process.
Develop and test simulation applications and integrate mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
Define requirements, specify designs, and implement space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.
Travel 10% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

Simulation software development, testing, and integration experience in a team environment; experience using Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira is beneficial.
Prior industry experience in aerospace or space and defense.
Systems engineering experience defining and executing trade studies; familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design is a plus.
Knowledge of toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter is helpful.
Participation in engineering peer reviews as both a developer and a reviewer.
An advanced degree in engineering, emphasizing applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuvering.
Professional certification such as Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, or OMG OCSMP.

Salary Range: 200000 to 245000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities include:

Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process.
Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued in developing and testing simulation applications. You'll be integrating mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
You will have a strong hand in defining requirements, specifying designs, and implementing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and fourteen (14) years of experience with:
At least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
Preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications.
Equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this role.
Managing files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash).
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Travel is 10%

Desired Qualifications:

Simulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environment. Use of Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira are beneficial.

Prior industry experience in aerospace or space & defense.

Systems engineering, with experience defining and executing trade studies. Engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design are a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter would be helpful.

Participation in engineering peer reviews, both as a developer and as a reviewer.

Advanced degree in engineering with emphasis on applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuvering.

Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, OMG OCSMP, etc.).

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

Space Systems Integration

Provides engineering services for space systems

Space Systems Integration provides engineering services in Northern Virginia, focusing on space systems and related programs. The company works by offering engineering support, systems integration, and technical services to government and defense projects. It differentiates itself through its emphasis on space systems and its location in the Northern Virginia region, which positions it to work closely with government agencies and defense contractors. The goal is to deliver reliable engineering solutions that help customers plan, build, and integrate space-related systems and programs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 2005

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