Sr. Space Systems Modeling Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center dedicated to advancing space programs for defense, civil, and commercial customers. As the National Systems Group’s technical advisor to the Intelligence Community, the company develops innovative space‑system modeling, simulation, and analysis solutions.

We are seeking a Space Systems Modeling & Simulation Specialist (Senior Project Leader) to serve as the senior technical advisor for the Intelligence Community, ensuring that intelligence‑community requirements are incorporated accurately into Department of War modeling and simulation efforts. This is a high‑visibility, full‑time 2‑year rotational position with a high probability of follow‑on technical leadership assignment. Work will be 100% onsite (60% in Chantilly, VA and 40% at the Pentagon).

• Serve as IC spokesperson and broker collaboration and data sharing between IC and DoW headquarters modeling organizations.
• Act as a senior modeling and simulation subject‑matter expert, ensuring inclusion of GEOINT, SIGINT, communications space, and related ground systems into DoW models.
• Provide direct advisory support to DoW modelers on modeling & simulation tradecraft, input data suitability, assumptions, system parameters, output, and representation of results for satellite and ground systems studies.
• Leverage Aerospace NSG, DSG and ETG partnerships, coordinating as the integration lead for Government Program Offices and support contractors.
• Direct ETG specialized analysis when needed to validate aspects of DoW models.
• Present technical results and recommendations to senior‑level government customers and the Aerospace program office team.
• Provide insight to Aerospace leadership on support opportunities across interfaced organizations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field or related discipline.
• At least 12 years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multidisciplinary modeling and simulation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation principles and methodologies applicable to space systems.
• Familiarity with software tools used to assess performance of satellite systems (e.g., STK, SOAP, MATLAB, Python, AFSIM).
• Experience leading teams conducting architecture‑level modeling and simulation studies.
• Experience representing your team in a program office or customer environment.
• TS/SBI/SCI security clearance (issued by the U.S. government); U.S. citizenship is required.

• Advanced degree in a STEM field.
• Technical knowledge of satellite systems and modeling and simulation experience on satellite systems from engineering to campaign levels.
• Familiarity with GEOINT, SIGINT, communications, and/or related ground systems.
• Experience and proficiency briefing complex technical concepts to senior‑level managers.
• TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph (issued by the U.S. government).

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

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