Junior Modeling Simulation Software Engineer

Haystack
Los Angeles, California, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 13, 2026

About the role

A leading technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets is seeking a talented individual to join their team. They leverage deep customer and domain knowledge to deliver systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects, driving ingenuity in every solution.

The Role

Contribute as a key member of a multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team

Inform the United States Space Force acquisition decision process through your work

Develop and test simulation applications, integrating tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture

Define requirements, specify designs, and implement an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies

Support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics with two (2) years of experience

Proficiency in at least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++

Experience with Live, Virtual, and/or Constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies

Simulation development experience with environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer

Knowledge of MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages

Ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI clearance with Polygraph

What's On Offer

Contribute to critical U.S. Space Force missions

Work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge modeling and simulation technologies

A supportive environment for professional growth and development

Apply via Haystack today!

Responsibilities

  • Contribute as a key member of a multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team
  • Inform the United States Space Force acquisition decision process through your work
  • Develop and test simulation applications, integrating tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture
  • Define requirements, specify designs, and implement an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies
  • Support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++
  • Experience with Live, Virtual, and/or Constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies
  • Simulation development experience with environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
  • Knowledge of MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI clearance with Polygraph

Benefits

  • Contribute to critical U.S. Space Force missions
  • Work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge modeling and simulation technologies
  • A supportive environment for professional growth and development

Skills mentioned

PythonJavaC#C++MATLABSoftware TestingAutomationSystem DesignSystems EngineeringData Analysis

About Haystack

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