Modeling and Simulation Solution Architect

The Aerospace Corporation

Modeling and Simulation Solutions Architect developing solutions architecture for LVC in space enterprise. Collaborating with teams to ensure interoperability and compliance with standards for government applications.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Colorado, New Mexico, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop full solutions architecture for the LVC effort including : the distributed simulation implementing common standards with time and federation management services ; User Interface ; Data Management ; and AI platform components
Create simulation models optimized for federated environments with distributed time management, synchronization, and entity transfer protocols
Integrate heterogeneous simulation systems across multiple sites, developing FOMs, SOMs, and gateways between different protocols
Ensure Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) interoperability with cross-domain solutions for classified/unclassified integration
Design and optimize network communication protocols with multicast, publish-subscribe messaging, QoS strategies, and latency compensation
Implement distributed state management, replication, conflict resolution, and entity ownership protocols across federation nodes
Optimize federation performance with interest management, load balancing, and distributed workload optimization strategies
Design fault detection, recovery, graceful degradation, health monitoring, and failover capabilities for distributed simulations
Develop test harnesses, validation frameworks, and conduct integration, scalability, and interoperability testing across sites
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting systems, and provide operational support for live distributed simulation exercises
Ensure compliance with standards ( e.g. IEEE 1516 (HLA) / IEEE 1278 (DIS) ) specifications with comprehensive documentation
Collaborate with simulation developers, data engineers, external organizations, and provide training on distributed simulation best practices
Maintain effective working relationships with Government leadership, contractors, supporting contractors, and engineering matrix reach back personnel
Develop and effectively communicate technical recommendations and solutions to Aerospace and Government leadership
Work with subject matter experts in physics and engineering to understand and incorporate models and algorithms into distributed software simulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from accredited university in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or related subject area /STEM degree
6 or more years of experience including experience in any of the following areas: distributed simulation systems development, modeling and simulation capabilities, implementation of HLA/DIS/TENA standards, software development and integration, network protocols and distributed systems architecture
Expert Knowledge of distributed simulation standards (e.g. HLA, DIS, TENA) and experience with time synchronization across federates
Strong Programming skills in languages commonly used for simulation development (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
Experience with working with subject matter expert engineers to implement and maintain physics and/or engineering models
Understanding of distributed systems, network protocols, and time management algorithms
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and Special Access (SAP) clearance, which is issued by the US government.
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Ability to travel as required approximately 10% of the time
10 or more total years of experience including experience in any of the following areas: distributed simulation systems development, modeling and simulation capabilities, implementation of HLA/DIS/TENA standards, software development and integration, network protocols and distributed systems architecture
Experience working with integrated, multidisciplinary, multi-organizational teams

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

distributed simulation systems developmentmodeling and simulation capabilitiesHLADISTENAJavaC++Pythonnetwork protocolstime management algorithms

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationtrainingrelationship managementtechnical recommendationsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsleadershipteamworkadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in computer engineeringBachelor's degree in software engineeringBachelor's degree in systems engineeringActive Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearanceSpecial Access (SAP) clearance