Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer (TS/SCI)

Los Angelesfull timeOn Site

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$160k–$200k

H1B: no

K2 Space Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer at K2 Space develops mission-level modeling and simulation for national security space missions. The role involves simulating software for large satellites and modeling system performance against mission objectives and threats.

Responsibilities

In your first 3 months you will generalize our simulation tools to operate in classified contexts, modeling multiple spacecraft and mission profiles, demonstrating robust performance in contested and demanding environments. In your first 6 months you will design many-agent, mission-level simulations and tools for operating entire constellations, directly informing mission assurance and critical company and program decisions.
This role supports classified national security programs. Work is performed on-site in a secure environment and requires an active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.
Develop mission-level modeling and simulation of national security space missions, capturing operational objectives, environments, and constraints.
Model and analyze constellation-level capability and performance against mission requirements, including network coverage, beam planning, and resilience in contested environments.
Support work on classified programs in accordance with all applicable security requirements.
Create and maintain simulation software infrastructure for our 20kW+ spacecraft.
Develop physics-based software models of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, attitude control, power, and communications systems.
Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code.
Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve on-orbit problems.
Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems.
Set technical direction, review designs and code, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualification

Active UBachelor's degree in physicsDevelopment experience in RustMaster's or PhD in physicsExperience with linear algebra

Required

Active U.S. government security clearance (any level), or a clearance held within the last 12 months, and US Citizenship
Prior experience working on classified national security programs and in secure/SCIF environments, including familiarity with handling classified information and program security protocols.
Bachelor's degree in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field
5+ years of professional modeling and simulation experience.
Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language.
Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar.
Demonstrated ability to own complex systems end-to-end and guide the work of other engineers.

Preferred

Master's or PhD in physics, aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, math, or a STEM field.
Experience with mission-level or campaign-level modeling and simulation for defense or national security applications.
Facility communicating intuition and expertise effectively to stakeholders.
Experience working in Rust production environments.
Experience defining and creating simulation systems.
Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics.
Experience with linear algebra, controls, and/or orbital mechanics.
Experience with space communication modeling (RF, ground stations).