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Space Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Toyon Research CorporationGoleta, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$115k - $200k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.
This position is in person.
Toyon is seeking individuals with experience in C++ and Python programming languages to support space systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. Ideal candidates will have experience developing in and working collaboratively on large C++ codebases including data-oriented design architectures, event driven simulations, and Monte Carlo simulations. Ideal candidates will also have experience in mathematics and physics including systems-level analyses in missile defense, radar system simulation and modeling, statistics, numerical integration algorithms, and modeling of aerospace systems. Individuals will develop and make use of existing analytical tools to support analyses for a wide customer base. Typical projects require formulation of the analysis problem, model development, analysis execution, and presentation of the results to the customer.
Requirements
Candidates must have a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, math, or a physical science, and 5 years of relevant experience.
WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!
The annual pay range for the Space Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer position is $115,000 to $200,000.
The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans
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Learn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon.
The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Ref #2666-H
This position is in person.
Toyon is seeking individuals with experience in C++ and Python programming languages to support space systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. Ideal candidates will have experience developing in and working collaboratively on large C++ codebases including data-oriented design architectures, event driven simulations, and Monte Carlo simulations. Ideal candidates will also have experience in mathematics and physics including systems-level analyses in missile defense, radar system simulation and modeling, statistics, numerical integration algorithms, and modeling of aerospace systems. Individuals will develop and make use of existing analytical tools to support analyses for a wide customer base. Typical projects require formulation of the analysis problem, model development, analysis execution, and presentation of the results to the customer.
Requirements
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to formulate concrete analysis problems from imprecise need statements
- Ability to work with others to conceptualize and solve problems
- Versatile in C++ and Python
- Strong math and numerical analysis background
- Knowledge of detection, tracking, and discrimination algorithms
- Experience solving multivariate optimizations
Candidates must have a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, math, or a physical science, and 5 years of relevant experience.
WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!
- Competitive Industry Pay
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
- HSA with Employer Contributions
- Dental and Vision Coverage Options
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave
- Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Discretionary Bonus Eligibility
The annual pay range for the Space Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer position is $115,000 to $200,000.
The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans
Applicant Privacy Notice
Learn more about our company in our latest video, We are Toyon.
The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Ref #2666-H
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