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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Modeling and Simulation Software Architect (Engineering Specialist - Systems and Modeling and Simulation Engineer) - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,300.0 - $175,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, CMake, Collaborative Software, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Corona (Software Development Kit), Decision Support Systems, Distributed Systems, Github, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Build Tools, Bitbucket, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2e7ba99b-a623-4f29-a9af-9377c9757bff ## About the Role * 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 * Demonstrated proficiency in C++, including experience in designing, developing, and testing production level software. * Experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices * Proven ability to serve as a technical lead for 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 implementing build systems such as CMake * Experience building and optimizing M&S software capabilities for HPC hardware * Experience in space domain modeling, simulation, and analysis * Familiarity or expertise in sensor phenomenology such as SIGINT, SAR, EO, and OTHR as well as their application in space-based domains * In depth experience in designing modern software architectures * Experience with various containerization software platforms including podman, docker, apptainer, etc. * Experience with cloud-based simulation and distributed architecture * Knowledge of Intelligence Community and U.S. Department of Defense business practices and programs. * Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with polygraph, and special programs access ## Description 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 Chantilly, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, or El Segundo, CA, 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 ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [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) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)