M&S Analyst (Entry-Level)
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
The posting includes:
- About Us (company description)
- Job Description (role description)
- Key Responsibilities (list)
- Job Requirements (list)
- Preferred Requirements (list)
- Benefits (list)
- Background Check Requirement (maybe minor metadata)
- Position dependent on contract award (maybe minor)
We should not include sections like Pay or Schedule because not present.
We need to use
for section headings. The headings we can use: About Us (maybe "About the role"? but we have About Us). The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we can adapt: we can use "About Us" as heading? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It suggests those are examples; we can use appropriate headings. Probably "About Us" is okay. Could also use "About the role" but we have About Us separate from role description. We could combine About Us and Job Description into "About the role"? But we have substantive content about company and role. The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can have headings for sections like About Us, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, etc.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for Responsibilities, Requirements, Preferred Requirements, Benefits we should use lists.
We need to use
for prose. So paragraphs for About Us, Job Description, maybe Background Check.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details.
Let's extract content:
About Us:
"Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!"
Job Description:
"Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The M&S Analyst provides critical simulation execution and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between software development and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary analytical tools to prepare model inputs/outputs, support data collection, and manage simulation scenario preparation. At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation’s critical defense workforce."
Key Responsibilities (list):
- Support Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration testing, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between software components and simulated environments.
- Run simulation events and assist with scenario preparation to evaluate system performance and support design validation.
- Conduct data collection and perform analysis of simulation results to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
- Assist with day-to-day SWIL lab operations, support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) documentation, and keep simulation environments calibrated and operational.
- Prepare model inputs/outputs and manage simulation interfaces to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and hardware teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.
Job Requirements (list):
- 0-3 years of relevant civilian or military professional modeling and simulation, data analysis, or technical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical/analytical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with or academic exposure to simulation technologies, specifically SWIL/SIL and HIL test environments.
- Familiarity with programming languages or scripting tools (such as C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or Fortran) used for simulation and modeling.
- Proven ability to perform data extraction, scenario setup, integration testing, and basic data analysis.
- Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Requirements (list):
- Experience preparing M&S inputs/outputs and data visualization products.
- Familiarity with simulation development using the Unity game engine or virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications.
- Experience assisting with the physical setup, maintenance, or operations of a simulation lab.
- Experience working in a DevOps or other Agile software development environment.
Benefits (list):
- BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
- VSP Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Flexible PTO
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Federal Holidays
- Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
- Professional Development
Background Check Requirement:
"As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Position dependent on contract award."
We could include that as a short paragraph under maybe a heading like "Additional Information" but we should avoid creating sections with filler. It's substantive, so we could include a paragraph after Benefits maybe under a heading like "Background Check". But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It didn't list Background Check. However we can still use a heading if we think it's appropriate; but maybe we should fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. The background check requirement is not minor metadata? It's a requirement but could be considered part of Requirements? It's a condition. Could be included under Requirements as a bullet? But it's not a requirement like experience; it's a clearance requirement already listed. The background check is separate. Could be included as a paragraph after Benefits without a heading? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Background check is not minor metadata? It's a condition. Might be okay to include as a
after Benefits without a heading. But we need to decide sections.
We could have sections: About Us, Job Description, Responsibilities, Requirements, Preferred Requirements, Benefits. Then after Benefits we could add a
for Background Check Requirement.
We must not include Pay or Schedule sections.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About Us
Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!
Job Description
Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The M&S Analyst provides critical simulation execution and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between software development and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary analytical tools to prepare model inputs/outputs, support data collection, and manage simulation scenario preparation. At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation’s critical defense workforce.
Responsibilities
- Support Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration testing, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between software components and simulated environments.
- Run simulation events and assist with scenario preparation to evaluate system performance and support design validation.
- Conduct data collection and perform analysis of simulation results to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
- Assist with day-to-day SWIL lab operations, support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) documentation, and keep simulation environments calibrated and operational.
- Prepare model inputs/outputs and manage simulation interfaces to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and hardware teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.
Requirements
- 0-3 years of relevant civilian or military professional modeling and simulation, data analysis, or technical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical/analytical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with or academic exposure to simulation technologies, specifically SWIL/SIL and HIL test environments.
- Familiarity with programming languages or scripting tools (such as C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or Fortran) used for simulation and modeling.
- Proven ability to perform data extraction, scenario setup, integration testing, and basic data analysis.
- Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience preparing M&S inputs/outputs and data visualization products.
- F
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. The posting includes: - About Us (company description) - Job Description (role description) - Key Responsibilities (list) - Job Requirements (list) - Preferred Requirements (list) - Benefits (list) - Background Check Requirement (maybe minor metadata) - Position dependent on contract award (maybe minor) We should not include sections like Pay or Schedule because not present. We need to use
for section headings. The headings we can use: About Us (maybe "About the role"? but we have About Us). The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we can adapt: we can use "About Us" as heading? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It suggests those are examples; we can use appropriate headings. Probably "About Us" is okay. Could also use "About the role" but we have About Us separate from role description. We could combine About Us and Job Description into "About the role"? But we have substantive content about company and role. The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can have headings for sections like About Us, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, etc.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for Responsibilities, Requirements, Preferred Requirements, Benefits we should use lists.
We need to use
for prose. So paragraphs for About Us, Job Description, maybe Background Check.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details.
Let's extract content:
About Us:
"Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!"
Job Description:
"Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The M&S Analyst provides critical simulation execution and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between software development and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary analytical tools to prepare model inputs/outputs, support data collection, and manage simulation scenario preparation. At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation’s critical defense workforce."
Key Responsibilities (list):
- Support Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration testing, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between software components and simulated environments.
- Run simulation events and assist with scenario preparation to evaluate system performance and support design validation.
- Conduct data collection and perform analysis of simulation results to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
- Assist with day-to-day SWIL lab operations, support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) documentation, and keep simulation environments calibrated and operational.
- Prepare model inputs/outputs and manage simulation interfaces to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and hardware teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.
Job Requirements (list):
- 0-3 years of relevant civilian or military professional modeling and simulation, data analysis, or technical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical/analytical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with or academic exposure to simulation technologies, specifically SWIL/SIL and HIL test environments.
- Familiarity with programming languages or scripting tools (such as C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or Fortran) used for simulation and modeling.
- Proven ability to perform data extraction, scenario setup, integration testing, and basic data analysis.
- Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Requirements (list):
- Experience preparing M&S inputs/outputs and data visualization products.
- Familiarity with simulation development using the Unity game engine or virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications.
- Experience assisting with the physical setup, maintenance, or operations of a simulation lab.
- Experience working in a DevOps or other Agile software development environment.
Benefits (list):
- BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
- VSP Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Flexible PTO
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Federal Holidays
- Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
- Professional Development
Background Check Requirement:
"As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Position dependent on contract award."
We could include that as a short paragraph under maybe a heading like "Additional Information" but we should avoid creating sections with filler. It's substantive, so we could include a paragraph after Benefits maybe under a heading like "Background Check". But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It didn't list Background Check. However we can still use a heading if we think it's appropriate; but maybe we should fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. The background check requirement is not minor metadata? It's a requirement but could be considered part of Requirements? It's a condition. Could be included under Requirements as a bullet? But it's not a requirement like experience; it's a clearance requirement already listed. The background check is separate. Could be included as a paragraph after Benefits without a heading? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Background check is not minor metadata? It's a condition. Might be okay to include as a
after Benefits without a heading. But we need to decide sections.
We could have sections: About Us, Job Description, Responsibilities, Requirements, Preferred Requirements, Benefits. Then after Benefits we could add a
for Background Check Requirement.
We must not include Pay or Schedule sections.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About Us
Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!
Job Description
Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The M&S Analyst provides critical simulation execution and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between software development and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary analytical tools to prepare model inputs/outputs, support data collection, and manage simulation scenario preparation. At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation’s critical defense workforce.
Responsibilities
- Support Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration testing, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between software components and simulated environments.
- Run simulation events and assist with scenario preparation to evaluate system performance and support design validation.
- Conduct data collection and perform analysis of simulation results to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
- Assist with day-to-day SWIL lab operations, support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) documentation, and keep simulation environments calibrated and operational.
- Prepare model inputs/outputs and manage simulation interfaces to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and hardware teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.
Requirements
- 0-3 years of relevant civilian or military professional modeling and simulation, data analysis, or technical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical/analytical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with or academic exposure to simulation technologies, specifically SWIL/SIL and HIL test environments.
- Familiarity with programming languages or scripting tools (such as C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or Fortran) used for simulation and modeling.
- Proven ability to perform data extraction, scenario setup, integration testing, and basic data analysis.
- Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience preparing M&S inputs/outputs and data visualization products.
- F
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for Responsibilities, Requirements, Preferred Requirements, Benefits we should use lists.
We need to use
for prose. So paragraphs for About Us, Job Description, maybe Background Check. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details. Let's extract content: About Us: "Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!" Job Description: "Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The M&S Analyst provides critical simulation execution and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between software development and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary analytical tools to prepare model inputs/outputs, support data collection, and manage simulation scenario preparation. At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation’s critical defense workforce." Key Responsibilities (list): - Support Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration testing, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between software components and simulated environments. - Run simulation events and assist with scenario preparation to evaluate system performance and support design validation. - Conduct data collection and perform analysis of simulation results to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety. - Assist with day-to-day SWIL lab operations, support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) documentation, and keep simulation environments calibrated and operational. - Prepare model inputs/outputs and manage simulation interfaces to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange. - Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and hardware teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues. Job Requirements (list): - 0-3 years of relevant civilian or military professional modeling and simulation, data analysis, or technical experience. - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical/analytical discipline. - Demonstrated experience with or academic exposure to simulation technologies, specifically SWIL/SIL and HIL test environments. - Familiarity with programming languages or scripting tools (such as C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or Fortran) used for simulation and modeling. - Proven ability to perform data extraction, scenario setup, integration testing, and basic data analysis. - Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. Preferred Requirements (list): - Experience preparing M&S inputs/outputs and data visualization products. - Familiarity with simulation development using the Unity game engine or virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications. - Experience assisting with the physical setup, maintenance, or operations of a simulation lab. - Experience working in a DevOps or other Agile software development environment. Benefits (list): - BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance - VSP Vision - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Company-paid Life Insurance - Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance - Voluntary Term Life Insurance - Matching 401(k) Plan - Flexible PTO - Maternity and Paternity Leave - Federal Holidays - Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation - Professional Development Background Check Requirement: "As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Position dependent on contract award." We could include that as a short paragraph under maybe a heading like "Additional Information" but we should avoid creating sections with filler. It's substantive, so we could include a paragraph after Benefits maybe under a heading like "Background Check". But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It didn't list Background Check. However we can still use a heading if we think it's appropriate; but maybe we should fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. The background check requirement is not minor metadata? It's a requirement but could be considered part of Requirements? It's a condition. Could be included under Requirements as a bullet? But it's not a requirement like experience; it's a clearance requirement already listed. The background check is separate. Could be included as a paragraph after Benefits without a heading? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Background check is not minor metadata? It's a condition. Might be okay to include as a
after Benefits without a heading. But we need to decide sections. We could have sections: About Us, Job Description, Responsibilities, Requirements, Preferred Requirements, Benefits. Then after Benefits we could add a
for Background Check Requirement. We must not include Pay or Schedule sections. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must output only HTML fragment. Let's craft:
About Us
Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!
Job Description
Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The M&S Analyst provides critical simulation execution and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between software development and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary analytical tools to prepare model inputs/outputs, support data collection, and manage simulation scenario preparation. At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation’s critical defense workforce.
Responsibilities
- Support Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration testing, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between software components and simulated environments.
- Run simulation events and assist with scenario preparation to evaluate system performance and support design validation.
- Conduct data collection and perform analysis of simulation results to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
- Assist with day-to-day SWIL lab operations, support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) documentation, and keep simulation environments calibrated and operational.
- Prepare model inputs/outputs and manage simulation interfaces to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and hardware teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.
Requirements
- 0-3 years of relevant civilian or military professional modeling and simulation, data analysis, or technical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical/analytical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with or academic exposure to simulation technologies, specifically SWIL/SIL and HIL test environments.
- Familiarity with programming languages or scripting tools (such as C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or Fortran) used for simulation and modeling.
- Proven ability to perform data extraction, scenario setup, integration testing, and basic data analysis.
- Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience preparing M&S inputs/outputs and data visualization products.
- F