Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Junior

About the Role

We are seeking a junior-level Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support multi-domain defense simulation development and testing for our wargaming and modeling and simulation team. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building system models, running high-fidelity physics-based simulations, and solving the most difficult technical challenges faced in the modeling and simulation domain. The Modeling and Simulation Engineer will utilize their technical experience developing and using system, subsystem, and component models in aeronautical, astronautical, ground, sea, and undersea applications, executing simulation trades, and performing Monte Carlo analysis. The engineer will also be developing and implementing high-fidelity models for simulations to support strategy, technology or concept development, requirements, design, and modeling of communications networks and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and use system, subsystem, and component models.
• Execute simulation trades.
• Perform Monte Carlo analysis.
• Develop and implement high-fidelity models for simulations.
• Master new tools and techniques.
• Identify needed system improvements.
• Help clients overcome difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure developed solutions consider current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with post-processing simulation data and generating dashboards of results, including plots and forms of quantitative analysis and breakdowns, using tools such as Python and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation of systems such as 3D kinematics, dynamics, motion propagation, building digital twins, and running continuous and discrete-event simulations.
• Knowledge of basic aerodynamics and flight systems dynamics.
• Ability to perform analysis measuring key system performance metrics and verifying model behavior using reference documents and test data.
• Ability to create, test, and debug code in object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or C++.
• Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering or scientific problems.
• Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with underwater acoustics sensor modeling and working with bathymetry datasets.
• Experience with integrated air defense systems (IADS) modeling.
• Experience with C++ plugin development on Windows, including CMake and Microsoft Visual Studio tooling.
• Experience working with DoW problem sets, including modeling and simulation, systems engineering, operations analysis, and wargaming.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and distill information into coherent and compelling narratives.
• Ability to be a self-starter, ambitious, and fast learner who proactively solves problems.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field.