Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

About the role

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.

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 - Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and fourteen (14) 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.

- 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.