Maxar Technologies

Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Analyst (TS/SCI)

Maxar Technologies$90K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship with active or current TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
  • Willingness to work on-site
  • An advanced degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred)
  • Experience with complex mathematical algorithms and software implementation (preferred)
  • Proficiency in developing engineering tools/scripts via Python and/or Excel (preferred)
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large data sets to find patterns and create visual representations
  • Architect studies and trades for ISR systems performance
  • Develop tools for data analysis and enhance existing models
  • Perform detailed Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) checks on simulation inputs
  • Instantiating complex vignettes related to aerospace systems
  • Present analysis results to senior-level stakeholders
  • Collaborate with government and industry clients for study execution

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
  • Access to mental health resources
  • Unique perks like student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Pet insurance to support work-life balance
Full Job Description

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support advanced ISR studies for government and commercial customers. In this role, you will model satellites, aircraft, sensor systems, mission scenarios, and operational concepts to evaluate performance, explore trade-offs, and inform decisions on future space and airborne capabilities.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who enjoys solving complex mission problems, improving simulation capabilities, working with large datasets, and turning detailed analysis into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers. You will contribute across fast-paced studies and longer-term efforts that help shape the systems and architectures of the future.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop, modify, and run high-fidelity simulations of space, airborne, and ISR sensor systems to support architecture studies, system trades, performance assessments, and mission-level analyses.

  • Build operational vignettes that reflect real-world mission needs, constraints, and customer priorities.

  • Develop new tools, scripts, and simulator features to improve scenario generation, data analysis, visualization, workflow efficiency, and overall simulation capability.

  • Analyze simulation results to identify trends, risks, trade-offs, and key performance drivers.

  • Perform QA/QC on model inputs, assumptions, outputs, and analytical results.

  • Present findings and recommendations to technical teams, senior leaders, and customers.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while also owning independent analysis tasks.

Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are mandatory for this position and required for consideration.

Required:

  • US Citizenship Required with an active or current TS/SCI clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, inAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.

  • Willing to work on-site.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.

  • Working knowledge of the theory and applications of astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft design, aerospace systems operations, or complex systems integration is desired.

  • Experience with the design, development and software implementation of complex mathematical algorithms.

  • Ability to develop standalone engineering tools/scripts via Python and/or Excel.

  • Ability to identify, analyze, resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.

  • Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with both clients and teammates to achieve program goals.

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Highly motivated and dynamic work ethic with a strong desire to contribute to the mission.

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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidates experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.






 The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 - $132,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantors Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantors Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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