Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

About the role

Work as part of a team to perform research and development on emerging RF EW technologies
Design models, interfaces, and perform analytics
Design and develop realistic, synthetic, multi-spectral RF battlespace scenarios and simulations
Collaborate with intelligence analysts to create, maintain, and modify system models
Execute plans for experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations across simulation architectures, including software-only and hardware-in-the-loop implementations
Perform data analysis on simulation results
Develop tools, processes, models, and simulations in an agile environment
Maintain and upgrade simulation capabilities, instrumentation, and test beds
Architect and deliver strategic recommendations to upgrade Hardware-in-the-Loop test environments which support next-generation systems
Oversee the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of complex test events
Partner with third-party vendors to evaluate hardware and software products. Deliver feedback and performance analysis to guide product maturity
Collaborate cross organization research and development efforts for maturing EW systems

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to perform research and development on emerging RF EW technologies
• Design models, interfaces, and perform analytics
• Design and develop realistic, synthetic, multi-spectral RF battlespace scenarios and simulations
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts to create, maintain, and modify system models
• Execute plans for experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations across simulation architectures, including software-only and hardware-in-the-loop implementations
• Perform data analysis on simulation results
• Develop tools, processes, models, and simulations in an agile environment
• Maintain and upgrade simulation capabilities, instrumentation, and test beds
• Architect and deliver strategic recommendations to upgrade Hardware-in-the-Loop test environments which support next-generation systems
• Oversee the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of complex test events
• Partner with third-party vendors to evaluate hardware and software products. Deliver feedback and performance analysis to guide product maturity
• Collaborate cross organization research and development efforts for maturing EW systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Modeling and Simulation (M&S), computer science, or relatable engineering discipline and 10+ years of experience in modeling and simulation
• OR master's degree in M&S or computer science with 8+ years of related experience
• An active TS/SCI clearance is required

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of modeling and simulation architectures, tools, and technologies, including AFSIM, NGTS, NEWEG, EWIRDB, TMAP, ITASE, and MASTER JDIS
• Strong knowledge of modern threats and capabilities for peer and near-peer adversaries
• Background supporting testing in the Science and Technology or Test and Evaluation community
• Background working in a classified lab and/or open-air range environment
• Strong skills in the areas of communication, leadership, flexibility, problem-solving, innovation & creativity, and organization
• Able to work constructively in a team environment

Skills

• Strong knowledge of modeling and simulation architectures, tools, and technologies, including AFSIM, NGTS, NEWEG, EWIRDB, TMAP, ITASE, and MASTER JDIS
• Strong knowledge of modern threats and capabilities for peer and near-peer adversaries
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and innovation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support. Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Dayton, OH is estimated at $140,000 to $175,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs.