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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director - Modeling & Simulation Software - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $168,200.0 - $252,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), DevOps, Geospatial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Distributed Simulation, DataOps, Software Engineering, Multi-Cloud, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9017009/director-modeling-simulation-software ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in STEM majors such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines. * 10 or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience * Consistent track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, management, and corporate staff * Strong technical reputation and track record of technical achievement * Experience with modern software development languages including C++ or Python * Technical breadth and demonstrated learning agility * Experience building and leading cross-organizational teams * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrated track record of developing people through mentoring and training * Experience in managing people and projects in at least one of the following domains: software development; DevOps; modeling & simulation * Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. * Ability to travel occasionally to domestic work locations or customer sites (< 20%) How you can stand out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related subject area * Direct mission system experience in one of more of the following: GEOINT, missile warning/missile tracking/missile defeat, satellite communications, command and control, PNT, launch systems, civil space systems (NASA, NOAA) * Modeling & simulation and/or analysis of multi-domain end-to-end effects chains * Experience architecting, developing, or using distributed simulation frameworks * Strong experience and understanding of additional modern software development languages (e.g., Java, Go, Rust), processes & workflows, computing platforms (on/off-prem, cloud/hybrid/multi-cloud, etc.), containerization principles and technologies, data operations * Experience with data science technology & applications (AI, ML, GAI) * Demonstrates enterprise-level perspective with prior Program Office(s) and ETG experience * Active Top Secret or SCI clearance or current ## Description * Develop and execute organizational strategies aligned with corporate and customer objectives * Collaborate with customers and subject matter experts to project future customer needs and proactively acquire funding to develop capabilities to meet those needs * Assemble high functioning, diverse project teams to build nationally-recognized space modeling and simulation capabilities * Build a talented national organization through recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new staff * Obtain, manage, and tailor work assignments to staff skillsets * Develop and maintain strong relationships with peer organizations, and a broad base of customers * Develop an organizational culture that promotes a welcoming, engaging, innovative work environment * Manage budgets and procure required hardware and software * Provide quality control to ensure that organizational products are of the highest quality * Provide written and verbal briefings and recommendations to senior Aerospace leadership * Evaluate staff performance and provide frequent, constructive feedback * Serve as an individual technical contributor and technical project lead as needed ## Related Videos - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)