Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer

LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS (SCI eligible)

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: 20% of the time

SALARY RANGE: $200,000 + annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrion 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• 15+ YOE in a STEM field with emphasis in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, Mathematics, Operations Analysis or related field
• Experience in the design, development, implementation, deployment, management or upgrade of a sufficiently complicated technical system within the SSIO mission space
• Proficient in the systems engineering process and at least one implementation technology (e.g., software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mission engineering)
• Technical program leadership of a technical implementation team
• Experience in basic team development and individual leadership training
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), Matlab, AFSIM, STK and adaptable to new analytical tools
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required (up to 20% of the time)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience with space system M&S (military, contractor, or DoD civilian) as a SETA or SE&I support staff
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and JCIDS processes
• Background/experience in SSC mission areas: SATCOM, PNT, MW/MT, Space Weather, C3BM, Space Superiority, ISR and Ground/Network segments
• Experience implementing a space system supportive of / critical to the current SSIO mission space (e.g., SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning/Tracking, TacISR, SBEM, BMC3, Launch)
• Experience in M&S of both systems and mission scenarios
• Knowledge of statistical performance measurements and system / scenario performance evaluation
• Background in development, implementation and execution of stochastic modeling V&V programs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the SSIO office with development of mission-specific and cross-portfolio M&S services, algorithms and effective characterization of likely scenario outcomes.
• Conduct 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.
• Model/simulate potential SoS and FoS materiel solutions and concepts in appropriate scenarios to evaluate and recommend modernization changes.
• Model materiel solutions that support determinations for system vulnerability, survivability and resilience, system performance including improved performance from enhancements and/or new technologies.
• Model materiel solutions that support utility trades, technology readiness assessment and related gathered intelligence.
• Establish Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Verification and Validation (V&V) procedures for established MS&A tools and software upgrades
• Conduct 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.
• Assist with enterprise requirements development and JCIDS documentation
• Analyze technical derivatives of cross-cutting space requirements relevant to the simulation outcomes of implemented M&S artifacts.
• Recommend practical, mission-driven solutions to meet performance, affordability and sustainment goals
• Develop and present briefings, technical reports and architectural roadmaps
• Collaborate 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.