Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

Job description

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. As our established modeling and simulation developer, you will contribute expertise in simulation as a member of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. Your knowledge and talent will guide the team in assembling and releasing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies. **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: - Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and nine (9) 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. - Experience as a team leader, with planning work scope, scheduling, progress tracking, and execution. - 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.).