{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d0da56a7e75e33a4ec384d3e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0da56a7e75e33a4ec384d3e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d0da56a7e75e33a4ec384d3e","title":"Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer/Program Analyst","description":"Overview:\nSenior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer/Program Analyst\nLOCATION: El Segundo, CA\nJOB STATUS: Full-time\nCLEARANCE: TS (SCI eligible)\nCERTIFICATION: N/A\nTRAVEL: 20% of the time\nSALARY RANGE: $200,000 + annually*\ndepending on experience, certifications, and qualifications\n\nAstrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer located at the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, CA. Astrion has worked extensively with the USSF SSC where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS\n\nBachelor of Science (B.S.) degree\n15+ YOE in a STEM field with emphasis in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis or related field\nExperience in the design, development, implementation, deployment, management or upgrade of a sufficiently complicated technical system within the SSIO mission space\nProficient in the systems engineering process and at least one implementation technology (e.g., software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mission engineering)\nTechnical program leadership of a technical implementation team\nExperience in basic team development and individual leadership training\nProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), Matlab, AFSIM, STK and adaptable to new analytical tools\nStrong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.\nWillingness to travel as required (up to 20% of the time)\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS\n\nExperience with space system M&S (military, contractor, or DoD civilian) as a SETA or SE&I support staff\nFamiliarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and JCIDS processes\nBackground/experience in SSC mission areas: SATCOM, PNT, MW/MT, Space Weather, C3BM, Space Superiority, ISR and Ground/Network segments\nExperience implementing a space system supportive of / critical to the current SSIO mission space (e.g., SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning/Tracking, TacISR, SBEM, BMC3, Launch)\nExperience in M&S of both systems and mission scenarios\nKnowledge of statistical performance measurements and system / scenario performance evaluation\nBackground in development, implementation and execution of stochastic modeling V&V programs\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nSupport the SSIO office with development of mission-specific and cross-portfolio M&S services, algorithms and effective characterization of likely scenario outcomes.\nConduct requirements traceability from Mission Areas down to implementation of appropriate representative M&S simulations capable of accurately representing the physical dynamics, operations, and overall behavior of modeled systems.\nModel/simulate potential SoS and FoS materiel solutions and concepts in appropriate scenarios to evaluate and recommend modernization changes.\nModel materiel solutions that support determinations for system vulnerability, survivability and resilience, system performance including improved performance from enhancements and/or new technologies.\nModel materiel solutions that support utility trades, technology readiness assessment and related gathered intelligence.\nEstablish Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Verification and Validation (V&V) procedures for established MS&A tools and software upgrades\nConduct V&V of Models used by the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO); support maintenance of all Government models (AFSIM, SEAS, etc.), as directed by the Government.\nAssist with enterprise requirements development and JCIDS documentation\nAnalyze technical derivatives of cross-cutting space requirements relevant to the simulation outcomes of implemented M&S artifacts.\nRecommend practical, mission-driven solutions to meet performance, affordability and sustainment goals\nDevelop and present briefings, technical reports and architectural roadmaps\nCollaborate with SWAC, CSRO/S5R and PEO offices to define and prioritize M&S for SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning/Tracking, TacISR, SBEM, BMC3 and Launch systems at SSC.","company":"Astrion","rawCompany":"astrion","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T12:16:28.163Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"15-2031.00","title":"Operations Research Analysts","slug":"operations-research-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer/Program Analyst","description":"Overview:\nSenior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer/Program Analyst\nLOCATION: El Segundo, CA\nJOB STATUS: Full-time\nCLEARANCE: TS (SCI eligible)\nCERTIFICATION: N/A\nTRAVEL: 20% of the time\nSALARY RANGE: $200,000 + annually*\ndepending on experience, certifications, and qualifications\n\nAstrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer located at the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, CA. 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