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Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Modeling
Acquisition
Testing
Operations Research
Mathematics
Physics
Python
Java
C#
C++
STK
MATLAB
Simulink
Scripting
Presentations
Demonstrations
Satellite
Astrodynamics
Remote Sensing
Satellite Communications
Management
Network
Command-line Interface
Shell
Microsoft Windows
Bash
Evaluation
Software Development
Agile
JIRA
Aerospace
Design Analysis
Optimization
Enterprise Architecture
Ansys
Agile Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611798

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-22

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC's Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer, to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is located in El Segundo, California. As our established modeling and simulation developer, you will contribute expertise in simulation as a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team. Your knowledge and talent will guide the team in assembling and releasing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.

Fun stuff on the job you will do:

Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process.
Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued in developing and testing simulation applications. You'll be integrating mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
You will have a strong hand in defining requirements, specifying designs, and implementing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.

Qualifications
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This is you:

Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and five (5) years of experience with:
- At least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
- Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
- Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
- MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
- Preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
- Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications. Equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this role.
- Managing 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 examination.

Desired Qualifications:

Simulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environment. Use of Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira are beneficial.
Prior industry experience in aerospace or space & defense.
Systems engineering, with experience defining and executing trade studies. Engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design are a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter would be helpful.
Participation 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 maneuvering.
Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, OMG OCSMP, etc.).

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2611798
Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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