Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Analyst (TS/SCI)

About the role

Vantor is seeking an Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support advanced ISR studies for government and commercial customers. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Required US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• Willing to work on-site

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated and dynamic work ethic with a strong desire to contribute to the mission

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated and dynamic work ethic with a strong desire to contribute to the mission

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