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SAIC · 7 hours ago

Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability. The role involves contributing expertise in simulation as part of a multidisciplinary team and developing simulation applications for space mission operations analysis.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

MATLABLVC simulation techniquesSimulation environmentsPythonC++Satellite orbital mechanicsAgile methodologySystems engineeringPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and five (5) 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)

Must have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)

Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination

Preferred

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.)