Space Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer - Remote

1w1 week ago

Logistics Management Institute

US · Full-time · $160,000 – $210,000

About this role

LMI seeks a skilled Space Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer for Colorado Springs operations. This role supports space control customers with modeling, simulation, and analysis requirements. It provides technical knowledge for studies, algorithm development, and tasked efforts; occasional travel expected with remote support possible.

Support planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of satellite system development and acquisition studies advancing space architectures. Serve as senior technical advisor developing annual organizational technical work plans and director’s intent. Provide oversight of acquisitions, technologies, and studies focused on systems engineering processes for mission satisfaction.

Operate as an individual contributor collaborating with high-performing SMEs, Operations Research Analysts, and software developers. Frequently interact and build relationships with program managers, SETAs, FFRDCs, and external stakeholders. Work in a fast-paced, dynamic small team environment across defense and space sectors.

Leverage mission-ready technology, AI, and expertise to enhance government outcomes efficiently. Navigate complexity in space domain with agility and collaboration. Contribute to impactful results strengthening missions in space control and related areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 10+ years of professional experience or master's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of professional experience
Significant background in systems engineering, satellite systems & subsystems, and program acquisition
Space domain experience in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, rendezvous and proximity operations; satellite communications; missile warning/missile defense; space-based positioning, navigation and timing; remote sensing; environmental monitoring; command and control; battle management; multi-domain effects; space domain awareness
Able to work collaboratively across disciplines in a fast paced, dynamic, and small team environment
Strong organization and communication skills, verbal and written
Active TS/SCI required; US Citizenship required
Master's degree in systems engineering or technical discipline (desired)
Understanding of U.S. Government acquisition (desired)

Responsibilities

Support Government customers for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of satellite system development and acquisition studies advancing space architectures
Serve as senior technical advisor assisting in developing and reviewing annual organizational technical work plans and director’s intent
Operate as individual contributor and collaborate with team of SMEs, Operations Research Analysts, and software developers supporting lifecycle systems engineering
Provide oversight of acquisitions, technologies, and studies focusing on systems engineering processes for end-to-end system closure and mission requirements
Organize and lead efforts across multiple simultaneous studies and tasked efforts
Frequently interact and develop productive relationships with program managers, SETAs, FFRDCs, and external stakeholders
Review deliverables ensuring content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements
Support risk management processes for identifying, assessing, and adjudicating program risk; conduct analysis and recommend mitigation approaches