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Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

SAIC

El Segundo, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,001–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Adjudication, Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Background Investigation, Bash Scripting, C++ Programming Language, Command Line, Enterprise Architecture, Federal Government, File Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Java, MATLAB, Mathematics, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Operational Audit, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Demonstration, Professional Engineer, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Satellite Communications, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Simulation, Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), Software Engineering, Software Installation, Software Licenses, Software Simulation, Software Testing, Space Operations, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Test Plan/Schedule, Top Secret Clearance, Trade Studies, Windows PowerShell, Work From Home
LOCATION
El Segundo, CA
POSTED
Today
Job ID: 2611798

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-22

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer, to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is located in El Segundo, California. 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.

Fun stuff on the job you will do:
  • 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.


Qualifications

This is you:
  • Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and five (5) years of experience with:
  • At least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
  • Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
  • Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
  • MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
  • Preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
  • Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications.
  • Equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this role.
  • Managing files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash).
  • Must have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
  • Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Simulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environment. Use of Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira are beneficial.
  • Prior industry experience in aerospace or space & defense.
  • Systems engineering, with experience defining and executing trade studies. Engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design are a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter would be helpful.
  • Participation in engineering peer reviews, both as a developer and as a reviewer.
  • Advanced degree in engineering with emphasis on applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuvering.
  • Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, OMG OCSMP, etc.).


Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

About the Company

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SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/

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