Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Science
SIM
Satellite
Astrodynamics
Dynamics
Scripting
MATLAB
Workflow
Data Analysis
Collaboration
GNC
Technical Writing
Design Review
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Aerospace
Security Clearance
Sensors
Modeling
Data Manipulation
Python
NumPy
Pandas
matplotlib
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details
Job ID: 2510923
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-10-21
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support a customer in Chantilly, VA.
The successful candidate will:
Qualifications
Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-10-21
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support a customer in Chantilly, VA.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain physics-based simulation models of spacecraft systems, including structures, sensors, and mission environments.
- Perform end-to-end performance modeling for satellite missions, integrating sensor, orbital, and environmental models.
- Conduct sensor phenomenology studies, including optical, infrared, or radar modeling for detection, tracking, and signature analysis.
- Perform orbital mechanics modeling including orbit determination, orbital maneuvering, and spacecraft flight dynamics
- Use scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, or similar) to automate workflows, perform data analysis, and interface between simulation tools.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (systems engineering, GNC, payload, mission design) to ensure model fidelity and consistency.
- Generate technical documentation, simulation reports, and visualizations to communicate findings and support design decisions.
- Support trade studies and design reviews by providing modeling insights into performance impacts of design changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 5+ years of professional technical experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 5+ years of professional technical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in modeling and simulation for aerospace or space systems.
- Active Top Secret/SCI w/Poly Clearance.
- Strong understanding of sensor phenomenology --such as optical, infrared, or radar systems --and associated modeling methods.
- Intermediate Python programming experience, demonstrated through hands-on experience with tasks such as data manipulation, automation, and development of Python-based solutions. Experience with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and matplotlib is beneficial.
- Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written and verbal formats.
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