Modeling & Simulation Specialist | AFSIM Gunslinger

About the role

This position is open for an AFSIM Developer or AFSIM Analyst. All applicants must meet the general requirements listed below to be considered for either role.

Responsibilities

• Configure digital representations of complex military systems to support operational utility, asset vulnerability, system integration, and concept of operations assessments within a synthetic simulation environment.
• Work with domain experts to understand the nuances of specific systems (or classes of systems) and use abstraction techniques to model them at the mission-level.
• Assemble known information when available and use engineering judgement to fill in the blanks to represent real world hardware, software, or processes used in military operations.
• Manage time effectively and interface with customers regularly.
• See modeling & simulation as a tool to empower decision makers and provide capabilities at the speed of relevance.
• Coordinate with other model specialists and developers to plug capabilities into a greater system-of-systems environment used to analyze large scale mission vignettes.
• Become a subject matter expert in the system types that you model.
• (Additional responsibilities for Developer role): Modify simulation frameworks to add functionality required to fully assess models and scenarios. Develop new software plug-ins to increase simulation framework capability.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) to model systems and systems of systems.
• Verifiable experience supporting government (military) programs.
• Proficiency in applying modeling & simulation techniques to support the decision-making process.
• (Additional qualifications for Developer role): Industry experience with C++ development (preferably with C++ 11 or higher).

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in a math, physics, or engineering discipline.
• US Citizenship is required for consideration, as this job requires US government security clearance.
• Nice to have – Secret level clearance.
• Acceptable – No current clearance but eligibility to obtain.
• Advanced degree in math, physics, or engineering.
• Familiarity with using a high-level language such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or Julia.
• Familiarity with the AFSIM community and know where to find data/POCs if needed.
• Experience modifying the AFSIM framework through the development of new plugins.
• Deep understanding of the World Simulation Framework.
• Can explain what a component-based architecture is.
• Understand the terms native model, plugin, extension, command syntax, and scripting in an AFSIM context.
• Can explain what an Application, Scenario, and Simulation are and why they are important.
• Experience with other mission-level simulation frameworks.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position and work on a computer for prolonged periods.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits encompassing medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Paid time-off options including floating holidays, personal time, parental leave, and community service opportunities.
Investment in employee growth and development through tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition programs with select colleges.

Schedule

Remote Status: On-Site

Pay

Not specified