{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"10f62dd18d8a10ccb4810c5f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/10f62dd18d8a10ccb4810c5f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/10f62dd18d8a10ccb4810c5f","title":"Modeling and Simulation Engineer","description":"Job ID 2618490Location El Segundo, CA, USDate Posted 2026-10-28Category Engineering and SciencesSubcategory Modeling/Sim EngrSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required TS.SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with PolyPotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer on the Horizon 2 contract to support the United States Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive organization for Space Combat Power in El Segundo, California. The Horizon 2 contract supports the Space Systems Command with providing Advisory and Assistance Services to program offices that acquire, deploy, and sustain national security space systems. This role places you in a program office where you will support and manage established modeling and simulation activities as well as contribute direct, hands-on simulation support as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team.Your knowledge and background will guide the programs and in-house team’s modeling and simulation activities, assembling and releasing various analysis simulations and trade studies, placing you at the forefront of novel and burgeoning technology development and ultimately helping the Government navigate complex system acquisition throughout the full lifecycle of developmental programs. Join us and help the warfighter realize their needs!The Responsibilities For This Position IncludeDesign, develop and, or verify simulations and analysis plans, as well as other work products such as gap analyses or Technical Performance Measures (TPM) assessments that enable key program and architectural decisionsGenerate analytical modeling solutions to assess system/system-of-systems performance and other related performance parametersSupport requirements development, system verification, and concept of operations (CONOPS) development and work with system and mission analysts to ensure additional modeling, simulation, analysis capabilities meet operational mission requirements Identify needs and opportunities for independent assessment and improvement of the system and, or system-of-systems/family-of-systems Incorporate system models into existing, enterprise models that demonstrate integration into the find, fix, target, track, engage, and assess chain using relevant, related sensor, effects, and communications technologiesSupport analysis activities by integrating performance models with MBSE models and toolsQuantify performance impacts and sensitivity to changes in CONOPS, scenarios, and/or threatsStrong communications skills and the ability to prepare and deliver briefings that cover technical and programmatic subjects to uniformed Space Force and government civilian personnelKnowledge and experience with Space Force capabilities, systems, and enterprise architecture elementsQualificationsThis is youBachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and fourteen (14) years of experienceAt least one programming language MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologiesSimulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyerMATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languagesBeing team leader, with planning work scope, scheduling, progress tracking, and executionSatellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communicationsEquivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this roleManaging files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash)Must have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examinationDesired QualificationsSimulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environmentUse of Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira are beneficialSystems engineering, with experience defining and executing trade studiesEngineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design are a plusDemonstrated knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter would be helpfulParticipation in engineering peer reviews, both as a developer and as a reviewer.Advanced degree in engineering with emphasis on applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuveringProfessional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, OMG OCSMP, etc.)Target salary range $200,001 - $240,000. 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