Operations Analysis Engineer

About the role

Resonant Sciences LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Analysis Engineer to support and advance our growing wargaming and operational analysis (OA) efforts. This position provides an opportunity to join an elite team and enhance the performance of an organization whose primary mission is to support our nation's War Fighters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies supporting requirements definition, concept of employment (CONEMP) evaluation, operational and cost effectiveness, and military utility assessments.
• Translate mission-level insight into engineering design decisions by participating in architecture trade studies and system performance optimization.
• Create physics-based models of government & other military systems, leveraging your domain expertise and engineering judgement to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in mission employment, end-to-end kill chain modeling, and emerging air- and ground-based threat systems.
• Prepare and present clear technical briefings to executive leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal team development and growth, process improvement, and long-term analytical strategy.
• Support the Director of Operations Analysis in shaping strategic vision, hiring, and meeting business objectives.
• Aid in technical proposal development and new business capture.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics plus 8+ years of relevant experience in operations analysis, mission design, or weapon system development.
• Proven experience with USG modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, SUPRESSOR, BRAWLER, STORM, RADGUNS, VTK, STK, or similar.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, or comparable programming languages.
• Working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Long-Range Fires missions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – able to translate mission insight into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to guide small teams and integrate across engineering and analysis domains.
• Passion for national defense, mission-driven technology, and solving complex problems that directly impact the warfighter.
• Willingness to travel in support of program reviews, testing, or customer engagements.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with campaign-level simulation environments.
• Prior AFSIM plug-in development experience.
• Expertise in Electronic Warfare, Precision Navigation and Timing, EO/IR sensors, and/or Platform Survivability.
• Experience in proposal development, customer engagements, or new business capture.
• Prior experience working with sensitive, classified areas and programs.
• Prior military service, operational planning, or joint staff experience a strong plus – practical experience with doctrine, joint operations, force planning, or combatant command requirements.
• Desire to shape analytical culture and capability within a rapidly growing, mission-focused organization.

Citizenship/Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required. Current/active U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. Preference toward candidates with current/prior Special Access Program (SAP) experience.