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Description
SAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Developer on the Horizon Program to support to the US Space Force (USSF) Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, California.
Fun roles you will be a part of:
- Software development for modeling, simulation, & analysis in support of United States Space Force acquisition decision process
- Focusing on integrating simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture
- Modeling satellite mission simulations using internal and commercial off the shelf packages
Qualifications
This is you:
- Bachelor’s degree engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or astronautics with 0 to 2 years of related experience with:
- Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications
- Programming languages: Python, MATLAB, Java, or C++
- Simulation development with MATLAB, Simulink, STK, AFSIM, or FreeFlyer
- Git (with GitLab or GitHub), SubVersion, ClearCase, or other revision control system supporting branched development
- Managing files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in engineering with emphasis on applications to space launch, orbits, and maneuvers
- Prior industry experience in aerospace or space & defense
- Knowledge/experience in control systems, guidance/navigation/control, or closed-loop simulation
- Systems engineering background/interest, with experience defining and executing trade studies
- Experience with satellite ground stations, on-orbit maneuvering, propulsion systems, electrical systems (solar/batteries), remote sensing, electro-optical/infra-red imaging, or radar
- Software requirements, design, and architecture using UML or SysML
- Experience in DOORS, Cameo, or Sparx EA
- Experience implementing trade studies in Ansys/Phoenix ModelCenter
- Software development, unit test, build, and release cycle using DevOps CI/CD pipelines
- Agile process (Scrum, Kanban). Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Developing Software-as-a-Service web services with Swagger, Flask, or other similar technology
- Containerization and deployment of applications and services to a cloud environment
Target salary range: $75,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
