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Space Modeling and Simulation Engineer

$110k - $130k

Apogee Integration LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required

Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.

Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.

Apogee's ideal Space Mod & Sim Engineer will provide support to an Intelligence Community space customer within the SED Office of Enterprise Analysis.

 

The primary responsibility of the Space Mod & Sim Engineer is to perform orbital modeling and simulation to support the characterization of adversary (red force) behaviors, including tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and blue force behaviors to support highly realistic multi-intelligence (MULTINT) simulations. The simulation portfolio encompasses land, air, and sea weapon systems, including both strategic and theater-level capabilities.

 

If you're passionate about Space Modeling and Simulation and enjoy working in a dynamic national security environment, you'll love working at Apogee and contributing to this exciting mission.

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree (STEM preferred)
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with Space Modeling and Simulation
  • Satellite Toolkit (STK) and/or Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) proficiencies
  • Knowledge of space-based ISR systems and architectures including geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and/or signals intelligence (SIGINT)
  • Ability to collaborate across stakeholder organizations
  • Strong communication skills to interface with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across systems engineering groups 

 

Desired Skills

 

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo/SysML/UAF
  • Proficiency with reaching out directly to subject matter experts for specific questions and coordination
  • Working knowledge of the primary nation-state adversaries and the threats they pose to the United States. This role is not limited to a single geographic region or area of responsibility
  • Experienced with All Source research and the Intelligence Community, product lines and the responsibilities of the agencies such as NASIC, MSIC, STRATCOM, ONI, NGIC, NGA, SWAC, etc.
  • Experience with Command Modern Operations (CMO)
  • Prior experience working within a combatant command and or NASIC, AFRL
  • Prior NRO experience

 

Work Schedule

 

  • Standard workweek and duty hours are 6:00am –7:00pm. Flexible scheduling is permitted for appointments, school, PTO, etc., provided employees are present for required meetings, presentations, and other essential duties. No remote work is authorized

Pay

  • Target Salary Range: $110,000 to $130,000. The salary range listed represents the anticipated compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors

What You'll Love About Apogee

  • Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
  • Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility
  • Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
  • Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
  • Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
  • Regular interfacing with company leadership
  • 401(k) with huge company match
  • Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Apogee's Mission

  • Be the PROVIDER  of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
  • Be the  EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
  • Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success

Apogee Integration is an EEO Employer

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