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Senior Simulation Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Aerospace, defense, and automotive employers regularly sponsor these roles because the modeling and simulation skill set is both specialized and in sustained demand.
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Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.
SSI is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process.
- Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued in developing and testing simulation applications. You'll be integrating mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
- You will have a strong hand in defining requirements, specifying designs, and implementing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and nine (9) years of experience with:
- At least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
- Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
- Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
- MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
- Preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
- Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications.
- Equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this role.
- Managing files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash).
- Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
- Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
- Travel is 10%.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Simulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environment. Use of Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira are beneficial.
- Prior industry experience in aerospace or space & defense.
- Systems engineering, with experience defining and executing trade studies. Engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design are a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter would be helpful.
- Participation in engineering peer reviews, both as a developer and as a reviewer.
- Advanced degree in engineering with emphasis on applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuvering.
- Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, OMG OCSMP, etc.).
COMPENSATION
- Target salary range: $140,000 - $210,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.
Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.
SSI is seeking a Modeling Simulation Software Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Be a member of a fast-paced multidisciplinary mission operations modeling, simulation, and analysis team informing the United States Space Force acquisition decision process.
- Your background and interest in simulation development will be highly valued in developing and testing simulation applications. You'll be integrating mission simulation tools into an automated system-level trade study execution architecture.
- You will have a strong hand in defining requirements, specifying designs, and implementing an ever-growing portfolio of space mission operations analysis simulations and trade studies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in aerospace, astronautics, mathematics, or physics and nine (9) years of experience with:
- At least one programming language: MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, or C++.
- Live, virtual, and/or constructive (LVC) simulation techniques and technologies.
- Simulation development experience with simulation environments such as STK, AFSIM, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
- MATLAB and/or Simulink or other simulation scripting languages.
- Preparing and delivering presentations and technical demonstrations.
- Satellite orbital mechanics & maneuvers, remote sensing, spacecraft launch/command/control, and/or satellite communications.
- Equivalent experience with airborne systems is applicable to this role.
- Managing files & directories, network file sharing, installing software & licenses, and command line shell (Windows Cmd or Bash).
- Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
- Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
- Travel is 10%.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Simulation software development, test, and integration experience in a team environment. Use of Agile methodology and Atlassian Jira are beneficial.
- Prior industry experience in aerospace or space & defense.
- Systems engineering, with experience defining and executing trade studies. Engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO), or Model-Based Design are a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of supporting toolsets such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Sparx Systems EA, or Ansys ModelCenter would be helpful.
- Participation in engineering peer reviews, both as a developer and as a reviewer.
- Advanced degree in engineering with emphasis on applications to space launch, orbit propagation, and maneuvering.
- Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, OMG OCSMP, etc.).
COMPENSATION
- Target salary range: $140,000 - $210,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.
Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Simulation Engineer
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive simulation experience. EB-3 covers you with a bachelor's alone. Document your modeling software proficiencies and project scope now, before a sponsoring employer asks.
Target industries with active PERM filings
Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and aerospace primes file PERM for simulation engineers far more often than general tech employers. Search DOL PERM disclosure data filtered to SOC code 17-2141 to surface employers with recent certified applications.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by green card sponsorship history for simulation and systems engineering roles on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have completed the PERM process before, cutting the research time required to build a targeted outreach list.
Clarify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's PERM application must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your exact job title and metro area before negotiating, so you know what the DOL benchmark requires.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation burden
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign and prove no qualified U.S. applicant was rejected. Confirm early that your prospective employer's HR team has done this before, or has outside counsel who has, to avoid delays.
Track your priority date against EB-3 bulletin cutoffs
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 dates are current or close to current, meaning the wait for a green card number is short.
Green Card Senior Simulation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Simulation Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Senior Simulation Engineer positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on the employer's job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or its equivalent in experience. EB-3 covers roles that require a bachelor's degree. The employer's PERM application defines which category fits, so the job description language matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa, subject to an annual cap and lottery, and requires renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent, has no lottery, and leads to lawful permanent residency. For Senior Simulation Engineers, the PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to three years from PERM filing to a green card number, but the outcome is permanent status with no future renewal risk.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for simulation engineering roles?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role after a mandatory recruitment campaign. DOL either certifies or audits the application. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. If your priority date is current under the Visa Bulletin, you can then file for adjustment of status or attend a consular interview.
Where can I find employers who have sponsored green cards for simulation engineers before?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Senior Simulation Engineer jobs filtered by green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting employers who have already completed the PERM process rather than guessing at willingness. Defense contractors, automotive manufacturers, and aerospace firms appear most frequently in DOL PERM disclosure data for simulation-related SOC codes.
How does the O*NET occupation profile affect my PERM application?
DOL references O*NET to assess whether a role genuinely requires a degree and whether the job duties align with the stated occupation. For Senior Simulation Engineers, O*NET classifies the role as requiring substantial simulation, modeling, and systems engineering knowledge. If your employer's job description matches the O*NET profile closely, it reduces the likelihood of a DOL audit questioning whether the position is a legitimate specialty occupation.