2026 Network Modelling and Simulation Engineer

​​​​The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer for the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The position is full-time, 100% at our office in El Segundo, CA.

MPD are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration.   With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions.  Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!​ 

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Job Summary

​​Network Modeling and Simulation Engineer will join the Network/Systems Department (NSD) to support efforts in leading and performing trade studies, analyses, and simulations of space network architectures. The role will also provide critical insight and feedback to government customers to optimize the overall communications performance of current and future terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. Additionally, your deliveries will help inform acquisition decisions to enhance national security. 

​​What You’ll Be Doing​ 

• ​​Support in multi-disciplinary engineering team efforts in the development and analysis of future network architectures and requirements 

• ​•Help to analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols 

• ​Assist with systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/validation 

• ​Contribute to innovative efforts via specialized technical studies and internal research and development (R&D) projects to develop the next generation of Space and Ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies 

• ​Participate in development of data analysis and post-processing tools 

• ​Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities​ 

​​ What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring  

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Must work well in a team environment

• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need

• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

 What You Need to be Successful   

Minimum Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, pursuing or conferred within 12 months

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• 0-1 year of industry work experience

• Coursework, applied research and/or direct project experience performing data and/or experimental analysis related to TCP/IP models, network design and modeling and simulation​

• Experience in software development in Python or C/C++. ​

• Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports. 

• Willing to travel occasionally domestically up to 10% to support customer needs

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

• Transcripts required.  

How You Can Stand Out 

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:  

• Advanced degree

• GPA 3.5 or higher  

• Active security clearance

• Familiarity with network testbed development and/or experience with network emulation/simulation 

• Knowledge of inter-satellite cross-links and laser optical communication technologies