Enterprise Modeling Engineering Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation

Aerospace Corporation seeks a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to advance software solutions for space systems. Collaborate with customers and program offices, and develop actionable modeling tasks.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $129,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advancing our software solutions for modeling and simulation applications
Leveraging modern tech stack and enforcing best practices in modern software development and maintainability
Assisting in converting programmatic requirements into actionable work
Work closely with our cross-mission focused program offices and customers to translate their program needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks.
Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
Travel occasionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited program in computer science, electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
Three or more years of experience in modern software development using a systems software language
Proficiency in C++, preferably in C++20
Comfortable working with and following a large code base in C++
Experience with Python
Experience in modeling and simulation
Experience in at least one of the following: optics, beam control, filtering, multi-in tracking, tasking, mission management, data transport, C2 processes, SIGINT system modeling, kill chain analysis, orbit determination
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team and manage multiple simultaneous tasks
Familiar with software development cycles and working with repos (git, bitbucket, etc.)
Demonstrated strong work ethic, self-motivation, and willingness to take initiative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A bias for action and the ability to identify shortcomings and address them with initiative
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security 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

C++C++20Pythonmodelingsimulationopticsbeam controldata transportSIGINT system modelingkill chain analysis

Soft Skills

teamworkindependencetask managementstrong work ethicself-motivationinitiativewritten communicationverbal communicationbias for actionproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degreeTop Secret/SCI security clearance