Description
Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in El Segundo, CA that directly assists the US Space Force (USSF) in in developing and deploying next-generation, advanced capability space systems. The work supports the National Space Defense Labs (NSDL) contract on the Horizon Program that focuses on state-of-the-art emerging technologies that includes Multi-security level data fusion, Cloud Migration, Software Integration, Big Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering and 3D Visualization using latest gaming engine and virtual and augmented reality. Currently we are seeking innovative, creative, and highly motivated Modeling and Simulation Engineers to assess space and ground system architectures and system performance, and develop models and simulations that effectively capture system and system of systems effects in complex operational environments. These roles provide systems engineering and integration expertise in support of the Space and Missile Systems Center's Special Programs Directorate.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Designing, developing, and verifying simulations and analysis plans, as well as other work products such as gap analyses or Technical Performance Measures (TPM) assessments that enable key program and architectural decisions.
- Generating analytical modeling solutions to assess enterprise performance, identify technology gaps, creating technology roadmaps, developing requirements and specifying the operational benefits of current and future concepts based on customer approved scenarios.
- Supporting requirements development, system verification, and concept of operations (CONOPS) development as well as working with system and mission analysts to ensure additional modeling, simulation, analysis capabilities meet operational mission requirements
- Identifying needs and opportunities for independent assessment and improvement of the enterprise and/or system
- Developing modeling solutions for each phase of the find, fix, target, track, engage, and assess chain using sensor, effects, and communications technologies.
- Developing algorithms, writing simulations, and analyzing key performance parameters associated with space and ground sensor system design.
- Supporting analysis activities by integrating performance models with MBSE models and tools
- Quantifying performance impacts and sensitivity to changes in CONOPS, scenarios, and/or threats
- Developing and briefing data packages that provide analysis results to inform the government decision-makers
- Working closely with the government customer to understand needs and collaborating with prime contractors, other team contractors, government civilians, and members of the Space Force.
Qualifications
Required Education / Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science, or Engineering with 2+ years of demonstrated modeling and simulation experience
- Experience with systems engineering techniques and tools
- Experienced at self-starting, seeking solutions, and works well in a team environment
- Experience scripting for analysis purposes
- Demonstrated experience working with Air Force/DoD customers to provide alternatives analysis and evaluate CONOPS, with application to space and/or ground systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship. Active Top Secret Clearance or TS/SCI preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Advanced Degree
- Experience with MATLAB, C++, Java, or other programming languages
- Experience with STK, AFSIM, Simulink, Model Center, or other comparable modeling and simulation tools
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience using Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or other comparable tools
- Broad experience with the space mission area, including space situational awareness, space control, satellite design, and sensor physics
COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing.
COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing.
