Looking for a space systems engineer or modeling and simulation analyst/engineer position in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Larry B. Rainey, Ph.D., CMSP
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Cell: 303-502-0644 Larry.Rainey@gmx.com, lbrainey77@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/larry-b-rainey-ph-d-7468175/
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Space Systems Engineer or Modeling and Simulation Engineer
SUMMARY: Systems engineering practice in the domains of modeling and simulation, operations
research, system of systems engineering, emergent behavior, strategic planning, space operations and
associated mission analysis, system analysis and project management in the areas of large program
management such as space operations and missile defense. Expert at managing high-level, complex
projects from conception to completion through academic research, innovation, initiative, drive,
determination and critical thinking. Excellent project management, team building,
leadership/management, briefing and written capabilities. Accomplished visionary delivering innovative
ideas, solutions and processes. Career distinguished by a series of pioneering first-ever achievements
distributed over several technical domains.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
 As of May 8, 2020 I have been issued an Interim TOP SECRET (TS) clearance. This can be
verified in JPAS.
 On December 10, 2020 I spoke with the Security Manager of DSoft Technology, Engineering &
Analysis, Inc. who sponsored my TS clearance. She told me that my DISS file shows that my
investigation was completed in August 20, 2020, therefore, my TS clearance should be upgraded
to a full TS very soon. She has also stated that Corona virus has slowed the work of the Defense
Counterintelligence and Security Agency in processing clearances.
 I have also previously held an SCI clearance. This can also be verified in JPAS. I just need some
company to sponsor me for this.
WHAT YOU GET BY HIRING ME
 Uses critical thinking and good associated problem solving skills
 Looks for “the voids”, i.e. identifies what does not exists but should
 Thinks “Outside of The Box” to achieve what really needs to be done for the mission
 Exercises initiative, drive and determination for project completion
 A researcher who goes “the extra mile” to get to the bottom of an issue/problem. Connects the
dots.
TARGET LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO (ONLY); open to travel for business.
EXPERIENCE
May 2019 – Present: Principal Space Systems Engineer, Integrity Systems and Solutions of Colorado
LLC. Colorado Springs, CO.
 Gained sponsorship for and awarded Interim TOP SECRET security clearance on May 8, 2020.
 Developed proposal and gained approval by CRC Press to develop text entitled Emergent
Behavior in System of Systems: Real World Applications. This will be a third in a series on

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emergent behavior in system of systems and a world first ever text as nothing like this currently
exists. The text consists of 8 core chapters that address the presence of both positive and negative
emergence in real world situations and how to capitalize on positive emergence and
control/eliminate negative emergence. One chapter deals with emergent behavior in space
applications which impacts the Air Force’s Space and Missile Center Space Vision 2030 initiative.
 Currently working on the actual development of above said text along with seven other authors.
 Have been contacted by L3 Harris for a modeling and simulation consulting activity for CY2021
that pertains to their Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance initiative for one of their
customers.
Jan 2019 – April 2019: Strategic Project Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Aerodyne Industries, Missile
Defense Agency, Schriever AFB, CO.
 Emergent behavior was raised in the interview by one on the panel and they made the statement
that no in the organization knew how to address it. Later I provided a clear understanding of the
subject and how to move forward, from a modeling and simulation perspective, to examine the
phenomenon in context of the Ballistic Missile Defense System being an engineering instantiation
of a system of systems.
 Provided an architecture for performing strategic planning for the whole of the organization.
 Developed a strategic plan for the 2030 Test Strategy / Modeling and Simulation Initiative, using
gap analysis, an MDA initiative to update, for the short and long term, inhouse modeling and
simulation, communication network capabilities and threat analysis to support exercises and
wargames.
Jan 2018 – Dec 2018: Principal Space System Engineer: Modeling and Simulation, Integrity Systems &
Solutions of Colorado, LLC. Colorado Springs, CO.
 Initiated and lead the world’s first-ever effort to demonstrate the interface and resulting effects
using a modeling and simulation approach to assess the operational effects of both positive and
negative emergence upon an operational model of a system of systems engineering (SoSE)
application. This makes use of resources at the Georgia Tech Research Center and the Naval Post-
graduate School.
 Completed Engineering Emergence: A Modeling and Simulation Approach to be published and
available from CRC Press in August 2018. First text to address positive and negative emergence in
SoSE applications.
 Have assisted with an Engineering Emergence text coauthor with the development of the nation’s
first-ever collaborative organization to address emergent behavior in system of systems
engineering applications. This new organization is called the Consortium for the Study and
Exploitation of Emergent Phenomenon (CSEEP). This new capability will assure, for the first-
time, the US Department of Defense is prepared to consider emergent behavior in national
defense.
July 2016 – Dec 2017: Principal Space System Engineer: Modeling and Simulation, Integrity Systems
& Solutions of Colorado, LLC. Colorado Springs, CO.
 Conducted research on emergent behavior in system of systems engineering applications to
identify the scientific void in the field
 Formulated, submitted proposal to CRC Press and gained approval for the proposed text
Engineering Emergence: A Modeling and Simulation Approach
 Formed and managed team of 25 authors to develop 22 chapters

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 Initiated and co-hosted the nation’s first Engineering Emergence Workshop at the National
Centers for System of Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University on Sept 12, 2017. All
major line and staff organizations of the Department of Defense were present. Produced 8 national
research objectives for emergent behavior in system of systems engineering applications.
 This will be first-ever text to illustrate detection, classification, prediction and control of emergent
behavior in system of systems engineering applications
 All 22 chapters were completed and submitted to CRC Press for publication of this next world-
class first-ever text
Jan 2015 – Jun 2016: Principal Space System Engineer: Modeling and Simulation, Integrity Systems &
Solutions of Colorado, LLC. Colorado Springs, CO.
 Conducted research on current existing void in engineering literature for a text in modeling and
simulation of system of systems engineering applications
 Formulated, submitted proposal to John Wiley and Sons publisher and gained approval for the
proposed text Modeling and Simulation Support to System of Systems Engineering Applications
 Formed and managed team of 44 authors to develop 22 chapters
 All 22 chapters were completed and submitted to John Wiley and Sons for publication of this
world-class first-ever text
 John Wiley and Sons published the text Modeling and Simulation Support to System of Systems
Engineering Applications
 Won OUTSTANDING PAPER AWARD at SummerSim 2015 for article entitled “Harnessing
Emergence” The Control and Design of Emergent Behavior in System of Systems Engineering”.
Jan 2013 – Dec 2014: Principal Space System Engineer: Modeling and Simulation, Integrity Systems &
Solutions of Colorado, LLC. Colorado Springs, CO.
 Personally requested by Northington Consulting, LLC to consult on development of modeling and
simulation proposal to support General Dynamics Information Technology proposal for the
Modeling and Simulation contract with the Missile Defense Agency
 Developing new research and applied applications for agent-based modeling and simulation to the
Ballistic Missile Defense System for the Missile Defense Agency
 Briefed new Missile Defense Agency Modeling and Simulation Chief Engineer on previously
developed agent-based modeling and simulation prototype. He was impressed with the briefing to
the point to see the prototype and discuss the proposed way-ahead.
 Developed the Network of Models
o Method links various disparate types of models together
o Researching applications of linked layers for various applications in various industries
 Serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation (Society for
Computer Simulation). Held special issue on the application of agent-based modeling.
 Participating in on-line discussions for the Defense Modeling and Simulation Group. Initiated a
discussion on Agent-based modeling.
 Personally requested by DSoft Technologies to participate as a team member in a Request for
Proposal for competition for a contract to support Air Force Space Command’s continuing mission
to conduct space studies and analyses to support on-going space operations

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June 2011 – Dec 2012: Senior Principal Space Systems Engineer, Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Directorate of Modeling and Simulation, AEgis Technologies, Schriever AFB, CO.
 Led effort to develop prototype of Agent-based model (ABM) of the Ballistic Missile Defense
System (BMDS). This was a first ever-ever for MDA whose suite of analysis simulations are all
based upon the digital paradigm. Even exercise of the prototype demonstrated the system-of-
systems dynamic behavior among the Operational Elements of MDA, as a large program
management operations research assessment model.
 Led effort to develop the GT-06 architectures and validated these against all available operational
test configurations. This provided the modeling and simulation (M&S) directorate the ability to
conduct long range planning for what version numbers of various M&S suites will represent future
configurations of the BMDS.
January 2009 – May 2011: Senior Principal Space Systems Engineer, Missile Defense Agency
Directorate of Modeling and Simulation, Analytical Systems Incorporated, Schriever AFB, CO.
 Conducted extensive literature review to assess previous work done to integrate two or more
diverse frameworks or federations for the Program Manager (PM) of the Objective Simulation
Framework (OSF). The results led to the recommendation to the PM of OSF for an academic
resource to provide a tutorial on interoperability and composability for the source selection
evaluation team. The OSF PM concurred and Dr. Andreas Tolk, a nationally recognized expert in
the field, briefed the source selection team on what they should be looking for in the two existing
contracts in terms of interoperability and composability.
 Led the development of the Systems Requirement Document (SRD) for M&S requirements for all
the Operational Elements of the BMDS. This would be the parent document for the next iteration
of the Performance Assessment (PA) System Performance Specification (SPS), the initial Ground
Test/Element Integration/Exercise/Training SPS and the initial Concept Analysis/Wargaming SPS.
For the first time, the M&S Directorate had a complete set of requirements that addressed the
whole of PA Epoch 1.
January 2008 – December 2008: Senior Space Systems Engineer, Quantum Research International,
Colorado Springs, CO.
 Assisted Near Space Systems (NSS) in the quantification of the military utility of aerostats in
comparison to ISR satellites, UAVs, and Operational Responsive Space-lift vehicles. This
assessment provided, for the first time, the unique trade space of aerostats compared to other
platforms.
 Personally invited by the DHS/S&T Director of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) to brief him on
how Systems Science could provide a comprehensive framework for integrating modeling and
simulation into problem solving for DHS. This director selected my text entitled Applied
Modeling and Simulation: An Integrated Approach to Development and Operation as the basis for
their M&S architecture.
 Wrote over 50% of the proposal for Rhino Corporation’s submission to the Operationally
Responsive Spacelift (ORS) Broad Area Announcement that was submitted to the ORS Office. In
addition, developed the proposed design of experiments within the proposal. This provided the
ORS Office a true understanding of the military utility of ORS a program onto itself.

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 Provided technical support to Cutting Edge Communications, LLC in their development of a
Modeling and Simulation (M&S) proposal for the Air Force Office for Operationally Responsive
Space-lift. The technical support consisted of providing a robust analytical framework from which
Cutting Edge could apply their M&S tools of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
(ISR) assets to the ORS Office objectives. This provided the ORS Office an understanding of how
their platform could contribute to the ISR mission.
January 2006 – December 2007: Dean, Computer Science, Institute for Advanced Studies, Colorado
Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO.
 Led team of full-time and adjunct faculty members while managing full responsibility for two
professional doctorate programs. Colorado Technical University could then move forward with the
two professional doctoral programs as advertised.
 Grew faculty from nil to over 20 qualified doctorate adjunct professors, completely staffing two
graduate programs comprised of 70+ doctoral students. Such a broad and diverse faculty provided
the support for course instruction that was grossly missing and the necessary research counseling
that was needed by professional doctoral candidates.
 Instructed graduate level probability and statistics course for graduate students. Previously such a
course was not offered and did provide the academic rigor required for graduate research.
 Developed a discrete-event simulation course, not previously available, to facilitate graduate
research. Utilized the Arena modeling and simulation platform.
 Evaluated the current graduate program portfolio and recommended that an Executive M.S.
Systems Engineering program be added as well as an Engineering Systems doctorate program be
added. These recommendations would have enhanced academic offerings and would have
postured Colorado Technical University to be more competitive with other private educational
institutions.
 Envisioned and proposed a Research Center for Space Studies and Information Assurance to meet
practical research needs of government and industry. This recommendation would have put
Colorado Technical University in the lead to many private and public institutions of higher
learning and would have brought government funding for research in each respective domain area.
January 2005 – December 2005: Senior Space Systems Engineer – Telemetry, Tracking & Commanding
Information Assurance Program, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Colorado Springs, CO.
 Developed the software architecture for the space cryptographic subsystem poised for hosting on
new satellite programs. This architecture was briefed to both the GPS III and AEHF
Communication Program Offices. It was approved as flight worthy software.
 Improved decision-making accuracy by using M&S over ordinal ranking of alternatives for
development of space cryptographic subsystem. M&S tools provide the requisite trade space
analysis capability over that of ordinal rankings.
 Authored subsystem’s Technical Requirements Document for the Information Assurance (IA)
Program Office based from Lackland Air Force, TX. Provided the technical knowledge not
available to the IA Program Office previously.
October 2003 – December 2004: Visiting Assistant Professor for Space Systems and National
Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Liaison Officer, The Aerospace Corporation, Air Force Institute of
Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

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 In this capacity devised cutting-edge curriculum and delivered lessons in Spacecraft Systems
Engineering to Air Force graduate students. Air Force graduate students saw the integration of all
their previous courses that led to this one.
 Conceived and championed a plan that gained AFIT access to two major funding sources for
research from the NRO. Results derived from personally working with multiple program offices at
the NRO to clearly illustrate the valued added to them to fund such research.
 Reduced turnaround from 2 years to 9 months for reallocating $1.5 million of research budget to
AFIT through strategic efforts with senior military officials. This effort earned a research
preference for AFIT over that of the Naval Postgraduate School by the NRO.
 Set precedent for a new course in Critical Thinking in AFIT curriculum. Was a first for the
engineering curriculum at AFIT. This success was addressed by an article in AFIT’s “The
Educator”.
 Introduced first-ever computer simulation into spacecraft systems design. Included “laboratory”
for project design, performance and costs assessment which enhanced the learning of all
participants.
November 1995- September 2003: Senior Space Systems Project Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation,
Colorado Springs, CO
 Appointed as Space Systems Analyst to direct and support six major Analysis of Alternatives
(AoA) serving as critical decision-making resources for senior Air Force leadership. Provided
skilled concept of operations and requirements analysis support for three major programs and
associated studies.
 Developed first-ever collaborative simulation methodology facilitating the developer and operator
to simultaneously determine operational requirements for future spacecraft systems. This became a
new mode of determining spacecraft requirement between Air Force Space Command and the
Space and Missile Center. This was a GoToMeeting capability even before GoToMeeting even
existed.
 Brought overwhelming success to Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation by developing
and testing procedures for a new repository. Results garnered Air Force wide implementation.
 Conducted an impressive six Analysis of Alternatives and three studies that spanned four space
mission areas. Used such tools as EADSIM, STK, STORM, SEAS, and in-house Aerospace
Corporation modeling and simulation tools. Documented, for the first time, the military utility of
spacecraft that supported the four mission areas.
 Originator/Founder, Space Education Consortium/Space Research Institute (SEC/SRI).
o Spearheaded alliance among four universities resulting in a collaborative graduate space
degree. Launched the introduction of a cooperative research program among the universities to
facilitate student’s completion of graduate degrees.
o Pioneered the conceptual framework for the National Space University by forging
relationships among four universities. This initiative became the foundation for the Center for
Space Studies at the University of Colorado.
o A major offshoot of founding the SEC (now known as the Center for Space Studies at the
University of Colorado) was the establishment of the National Security Space Institute for
training of the Space Cadre of each major military service.
US Air Force Researchand Development Officer, multiple bases in the United States
 Operations Research Analyst

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 Scientific Analyst
 Chief; Guidance, Digital and Software Division of 6595 Space Shuttle Group, Vandenberg AFB,
CA
 Chief, Engineering Plans Branch of the 3rd Satellite Control Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO
 Engineering Project Manager for Chief Scientist, Air Force Space Command (now US Space
Force)
FORMAL EDUCATION
 Ph.D., Systems Engineering
 M.S. Coursework completed, Astronautical Engineering
 M.S., Systems Engineering
 M.S., Operations Management
 B.S., Mechanical Engineering
CERTIFICATIONS
 Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional [National Training & Simulation Association]
 Aerospace Systems Architecting and Engineering Certificate Program [The AEROSPACE
Corporation]
 Certified Acquisition Professional – Level III (Systems Planning, Research, Development &
Engineering) [US Air Force]
 Certified Acquisition Manager – Level III [US Air Force]
PUBLISHED TEXTS
 Emergent Behavior in System of Systems Engineering: Real World Phenomenon (In Process of
Development)
 Engineering Emergence: A Modeling and Simulation Approach. CRC Press, August 2018.
 Modeling and Simulation Support for System of Systems Engineering Applications. John Wiley and
Sons, 2015.
 Methods for Conducting Military Operational Analysis. Military Operations Research Society, 2007.
 Space Modeling and Simulation: Roles and Applications Throughout the System Life Cycle. The
Aerospace Press, 2004.
 Applied Modeling and Simulation: An Integrated Approach to Development and Operation. McGraw
Hill, 1998.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Total of 13 articles published articles. List will be provided upon request.
REFERENCES

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 Kent Lambert, Colonel, US Air Force (Retired), senatorlambert@comcast.net, 719-440-9990.
 Dr. Andreas Tolk, The MITRE Corporation, atolk@mitre.org, 757-692-4696.
 Dr. Martin Mijalski, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Retired), m.mijalski@yahoo.com, 510-582-
3511.
 Mr. Michael Schmidt, Aerodyne Industries, michael.schmidt.ctr@mda.mil, 719-721-8677.
 Dr. Jeff Strickland, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Command, jeff@humalytica.com,
719-466-7116

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