Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer at Aerospace Corporation solving complex space, air, and ground scenario challenges. Leading technical analysis and mentoring junior staff in integrated missions.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,400 - $165,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department as a technical authority in your area(s) of expertise.
Independently lead and contribute to technical analysis projects to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent team deliveries.
Exercise your expertise in understanding, modeling, and analyzing 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 present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
Mentor junior staff members on technical and professional development subjects and contribute to a learning environment where it is encouraged to share ideas and feedback.
Travel occasionally as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, electrical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
5 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 and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and/or command and control (C2).
Experience in one or more of the following: space systems, space surveillance, spacecraft ground systems, communications infrastructure, command and control (C2), spacecraft maneuvering, space protection, or space-driven killchains.
Experience with multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques such as EOIR and radar signal processing, especially in the context of object detection, characterization, tracking, and estimation.
Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective.
Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
Current Top Secret clearance.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering analysismulti-disciplinary systems engineeringprogram managementspace operationsred vs blue simulationskillchain effectivenessenterprise architecture resiliencyremote sensing techniquesPythonC++

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillsadaptabilityteam collaborationtechnical analysispresentation skillsproblem-solvingfeedback sharing

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringTop Secret clearance