Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer supporting various DoD and IC customers' analytic capabilities. Develops models and performs analysis for space systems-focused questions.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,824 - $138,320 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, refine, and present data products with compelling narratives that provide analytically rigorous conclusions to both senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
Work efficiently alongside the Government, in cross-contractor teams, and individually, to identify and isolate analytic, logical, and syntax anomalies in simulations, MBSE models, algorithms, and big data.
Conduct analysis and create custom metrics within a discrete event simulator framework like AFSIM, and perform analysis with post-processing software like Python, R, Excel, etc.
Provide quantitative answers to challenging, space systems-focused questions.
Support subject matter experts who advise senior leaders on methodological, analytical, and domain-specific issues.
Analyze the accuracy of algorithms within modeling frameworks and collaborate to discover improvements.
Assist the Portfolio Lead with the development of architectural and technical communication products.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering (or equivalent) or Operations Research/Mathematics (or equivalent).
5-10 years relevant experience.
Object-oriented software coding experience (e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB).
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering, SysML, and modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.
Must be SCI eligible (background investigation within last 5 years or in continuous monitoring) and able to work regularly in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.
Must be willing to travel CONUS approximately 20% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiscustom metricsobject-oriented programmingPythonC++MATLABModel Based Systems EngineeringSysMLAFSIMdiscrete event simulation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeSCI eligibility