About this role
SSI is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.
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.
Role and Responsibilities include:
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors and ten (10) years or more, Masters and eight (8) years or more, of relevant experience in program data management, configuration management or related Department of Defense (DoD) program support.
- Experience establishing document repositories and implementing disciplined file management, version control, workflow, and process-control practices for program data and contractual deliverables.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and process-management skills with the ability to manage data repositories, deliverables, dependencies, and workflows.
- Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
- Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DoD acquisition program and Programs of Record within the DoW and more specifically, Space Systems Command.
- Experience managing CDRLs, Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), deliverable review workflows, data-call tracking, records management, and configuration or document control processes within a DoD program environment.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convert complex program information into concise, polished products for technical teams, Program Managers, and senior leadership.
- Digital Engineering: Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and how Configuration/Data Management evolves within a digital thread.
- Basic knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence or similar Tools).
Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Target salary range: $170,000 - $210,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.