What are the responsibilities and job description for the Space Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Staff (Systems Engineer, Staff) position at Redwire Space?
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Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
We have an opportunity for a Space Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA or Littleton, CO. This role uses a digital/model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to conceive, design, develop, integrate, test, and operate space systems, components, and payloads. As part of a small, dedicated team, you will create and mature digital engineering processes and apply them to diverse space systems and missions. You will assist active programs, instruct others in the proper use of digital engineering tools and methods, work with our business development team to attract new customers, and apply modeling and simulation in responding to government and industry solicitations.
Responsibilities
- Develop new and improved modeling and simulation capabilities to meet company objectives, including the use of artificial intelligence
- Promote and leverage MBSE and other digital engineering tools to support the full system lifecycle.
- Develop models and simulations in support of digital engineering capability demonstrations, space product concept development, proposals, and system design and evaluation.
- Create and maintain digital twins and digital threads for space systems and missions.
- Work with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed designs and analyses.
- Design, model, and simulate interfaces
- Perform virtual system integration, verification, and validation.
- Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
- Participate in system conceptual design, and modeling and documentation of design concepts.
- Provide and present material for technical reviews and proposals.
- Work with a diverse community of engineers, managers, IT professionals, and business development leads to achieve program performance and business capture goals.
Ideal Experience
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other space-related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in the aerospace industry in an engineering role related to space system development, integration and test, and/or operations.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML
- Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler/MCSE and Teamwork Cloud (or related Dassault MBSE tools) or other comparable MBSE tool
- Experience with Ansys tools such as STK, Thermal Desktop, Model Center, Workbench
- Python programming
- Deep knowledge of systems engineering including an understanding of space vehicle design, space system architecture development, and space missions and operations development.
- Attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of systems engineering to independently perform assignments.
- Ability to travel - an average of 10-15% travel may be required.
- Must have US Citizenship with ability to obtain a DoD clearance
Desired Skills
- Current or active DoD TS/SCI Clearance
- M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other space-related discipline
- INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or other Systems Engineering Certification
- OMG Certified System Modeling Professional (OCSMP)
- Experience with Jama requirements management tool
- Experience with Dassault SolidWorks
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration management (CM)
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here