Modeling and Simulation Software Architect

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. 

The Modeling and Simulation Computing Department (MSCD) consists of a team dedicated to ground-breaking software solutions and capabilities for government and commercial customer needs.  We are looking for a Modeling and Simulation Software Architect (Engineering Specialist - Systems and Modeling and Simulation Engineer). We enable detailed and complex modeling, analysis, optimization, and visualization of satellite orbits, system architectures, and engineering trade-spaces to provide customer decision support for the future of space. 

Work Model 

• This is a full-time position in Colorado Springs, CO, which requires 100% onsite work. 

What You'll Be Doing:  

• Independently provide deep technical expertise, innovation, and project coordination/leadership on efforts to grow and sustain the sub-division’s modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders across the company, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs  
• Partner with analysis leads to advise key stakeholders and government customers by leading customer engagement efforts on a range of modeling and simulation workflows within the sub-division
• Serve as main point of contact for multiple programs and/or activities for major department-level technical efforts to key Aerospace Program Offices and external customers. 
• Serve as a key mentor to junior technical staff in one or more department focus areas. 
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate software development progress and provide recommended design solutions to technical leads, management, and customers 
• Manage the development and maintenance of one or more corporate M&S tools and associated workflows.  
• Engage with software users and customers to refine capability requirements 
• Conduct software architecture design and assist with the integration of new workflows to meet customer needs 
• Travel as necessary to support customer efforts <10%

What You Need to be Successful - Engineering Specialist - Modeling & Simulation and Systems Software Engineering  

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related STEM majors.
• 6 years or more of related and progressive experience in modeling and simulation
• Proficiency in C++
• Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices 
• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead of a software project team
• Experience leveraging software configuration management and collaboration tools in team environments (Bitbucket, Jira, GitHub, or similar) 
• Demonstrated ability and experience in mentoring and training emerging software developers to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through technical writing and presentation to collaborate and influence across teams (staff, peers, and stakeholders)
• Willingness to travel occasionally to corporate or customer locations to support efforts as needed 
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related STEM degree
• Experience in space domain modeling, simul