Sr. Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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. 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).

About the role

Vantor is seeking a Senior 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 senior technical role for an engineer who can lead complex modeling and simulation efforts, serve as a trusted technical intermediary with customers, and guide teams from mission need through defensible recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-fidelity modeling and simulation efforts for complex space, airborne, and ISR architecture studies, system trades, performance assessments, and mission analyses.
• Engage customers and program leadership to clarify mission needs, shape technical solutions, and translate objectives into analysis plans, priorities, and executable work packages.
• Define technical approaches, assumptions, measures of performance and effectiveness, scenario designs, and acceptance criteria for major workstreams.
• Maintain technical quality for assigned efforts through rigorous review of models, inputs, assumptions, methods, outputs, conclusions, and limitations.
• Standardize simulation workflows and advance common modeling approaches, reusable scenario components, automation, verification and validation, and technical documentation.
• Guide efficient execution of large simulation campaigns, including effective use of cloud, distributed, and high-performance computing resources.
• Lead interpretation of complex results, identify cross-project risks and capability gaps, and deliver clear, defensible recommendations to customers and senior decision-makers.
• Plan and prioritize technical work, coordinate multidisciplinary contributors, and advise program leadership on scope, schedule, staffing, and technical risk.
• Lead technical reviews, mentor junior analysts, and promote knowledge sharing and consistent engineering practices.
• Identify opportunities for future investment in ModSim tools, infrastructure, methods, data, and workforce capabilities.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active or current TS/SCI clearance (required for consideration).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of professional experience in space systems modeling and simulation, including knowledge of the theory and applications of astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft design, aerospace systems operations, or complex systems integration.
• Willing to work on-site.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 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.

Pay

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is $140,000.00 - $187,000.00 - $205,700.00 annually. For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market-driven ranges. Starting pay will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements should not expect compensation at the top of the range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

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