5 research scientist jobs found in Colorado Springs

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Lockheed Martin provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based HPC services...

Overview LMI is seeking a Mission  Engineer with deep expertise in physics and theoretical modeling to join our dynamic team focused on the space domain. In this role, you will leverage advanced physics principles to develop, simulate, and analyze complex space infrastructure systems including satellite constellations, ground stations, orbital networks, and resilient architectures. Your work will directly inform analytical recommendations for future force design decisions and optimizing space capabilities for mission effectiveness, survivability, resiliency, and strategic superiority.   This position is perfect for an analytical thinker who thrives on applying rigorous theory to real-world space challenges, using data-driven simulations to guide high-stakes decisions in defense and national security space sectors. This is an on-site role in Colorado Springs, CO.   LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government...

Description: What We're Doing Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks. The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat. The Work The Software Engineer responsibilities include software development and support of the GMD Fire Controls (GFC) suite of products within the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS) program. You will be responsible for developing and implementing software updates that best meet changing customer needs for new and existing features of the GFC system, collaborating with team members, and working in a cross-functional agile scrum team. The selected individual will support the GFC product...

Overview LMI is seeking a Space Analytics Engineer to support the development and evaluation of future space architectures, with a focus on sustained space maneuver and resilient orbital operations. This role is centered on defining candidate system architectures and designing trade studies that inform early-phase force design and capability development decisions. In this role, you will operate in a highly ambiguous, concept-driven environment, translating broad mission challenges into structured analytical approaches. Your work will directly shape how emerging space capabilities are evaluated and prioritized for future investment.   This position is ideal for an analytical thinker who excels at framing complex problems, identifying key variables, and designing decision-relevant analysis—not just executing models. This is an on-site role in Colorado Springs, CO.   LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government...

Overview LMI is seeking a Senior Satellite Communication Analytics Engineer with deep expertise in communication and network modeling to join our dynamic team focused on the space domain. In this role, you will develop, simulate, and analyze complex space infrastructure systems including satellite constellations, ground stations, orbital networks, and resilient architectures. Your work will directly inform analytical recommendations for future force design decisions and optimizing space capabilities for mission effectiveness, survivability, resiliency, and strategic superiority. This position is perfect for an analytical thinker who thrives on applying rigorous theory to real-world space challenges, using data-driven simulations to guide high-stakes decisions in defense and national security space sectors. This is an on-site role in Colorado Springs, CO.   LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with...