Mission Analysis Engineer – Aerospace Systems (TS/SCI)

About the role

Vantor is seeking a Mission Analysis Engineer to join our team. This role involves modeling, simulating, analyzing, and exploring complex aerospace missions across various domains. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, experience with simulation and modeling, and the ability to communicate technical findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Model complex aerospace missions
• Develop, modify, and run high-fidelity simulations of satellites, aircraft, sensors, and ISR systems
• Explore the trades that matter by comparing architectures, technologies, operating concepts, and system configurations
• Build realistic operational scenarios that capture customer objectives, mission constraints, environments, and system behavior
• Create tools, scripts, automation, visualizations, and new simulation capabilities that make analyses faster, deeper, and more repeatable
• Turn mission concepts into simulations and analyze large simulation datasets to uncover trends, explain system behavior, and translate technical results into meaningful conclusions
• Evaluate model assumptions, inputs, outputs, and analytical methods through thoughtful QA/QC and engineering judgment
• Communicate findings, trade-offs, and recommendations to engineers, program leaders, senior decision-makers, and customers

Requirements

• Required US Citizenship
• Active or current TS/SCI clearance or eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience
• Knowledge or experience in one or more aerospace domains such as astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft or aircraft systems, sensor performance, aerospace operations, mission engineering, or complex systems integration
• Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating mathematical models, algorithms, simulations, or other quantitative engineering methods
• Experience using Python or similar programming/scripting tools to automate analyses, manipulate data, develop engineering tools, or extend modeling and simulation capabilities
• Ability to work through open-ended technical problems, evaluate assumptions and risks, and turn analytical results into defensible conclusions and recommendations
• Experience working with customers or multidisciplinary teams to understand mission needs, communicate technical findings, and develop practical solutions
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to audiences ranging from fellow engineers to customers and senior decision-makers

Qualifications

• Award-winning academic achievements
• Advanced degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for solving challenging problems that have a direct impact on the mission
• Experience in space or airborne modeling and simulation, ISR, remote sensing, sensor phenomenology, mission-, system-, or architecture-level trade studies, analysis of large simulation or engineering datasets, development of engineering analysis tools, automation, or visualization capabilities, supporting technical studies or analyses for government customers

Skills

• Strong technical skills in aerospace engineering, simulation, and modeling
• Experience with Python or similar programming/scripting tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including a robust 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance

Pay

The 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.

Schedule

This position requires on-site work in a classified facility.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Contact

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas.