Sr. Mission Analysis Engineer – Aerospace Systems (TS/SCI)

About the role

Vantor is seeking a Senior Mission Analysis Engineer to join our team. This role involves modeling, simulating, analyzing, and evaluating complex aerospace missions across various domains including space, cyber, and maritime.

Responsibilities

• Model complex aerospace missions using high-fidelity simulations of satellites, aircraft, sensors, and ISR systems.
• Evaluate mission and system performance through architectural, technological, and operational trade studies.
• Create and run simulations of realistic operational scenarios to capture customer objectives, mission constraints, and system behavior.
• Develop and enhance tools, scripts, and automation to streamline and deepen analysis processes.
• Turn large simulation datasets into actionable insights for engineers, program leaders, and senior decision-makers.
• Evaluate model assumptions, inputs, outputs, and analytical methods through rigorous quality assurance and engineering judgment.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to diverse audiences, including fellow engineers, program leaders, and customers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility for TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• Minimum 8 years of related experience
• Experience with Python or similar programming tools
• Strong technical curiosity and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate complex technical concepts

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field
• 15+ years of industry experience
• Knowledge or experience in 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 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
• A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for solving challenging problems that have a direct impact on the mission

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in space or airborne modeling and simulation
• Experience in ISR, remote sensing, or sensor phenomenology
• Experience in mission-, system-, or architecture-level trade studies
• Experience in analyzing large simulation or engineering datasets
• Experience in developing engineering analysis tools, automation, or visualization capabilities
• Experience supporting technical studies or analyses for government customers