Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Amentum; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a LAND 6504 Modelling and Simulation SME to provide expert advice across modelling, capability analysis and simulation support for acquisition activities. The role involves developing FPS-based requirements, conducting simulations, and presenting findings to Defence stakeholders from our Canberra-based team.

Applicants should have 6+ years’ Defence-related experience, NV1 clearance (NV2 preferred), and be able to work five days a week at Brindabella Business Park.

Qualifications

• Minimum NV1 clearance with ability to obtain NV2.
• Must work from Brindabella Business Park five days per week.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience, preferably within Defence.
• Experience in complex acquisition projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify capability systems and performance measures within LAND 6504.
• Analyse technical, operational and simulation data from Defence, Industry and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain modelling and simulation requirements for capability.
• Conduct threat, engagement and operational simulations to assess effectiveness.
• Lead modelling and simulation trade studies across architectures and solutions.
• Present outcomes and recommendations to Defence governance forums.

Skills

Modelling

Simulation

Requirements validation

Operational analysis

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

The LAND 6504 Modelling and Simulation (M&S) SME will provide specialist advice across modelling and simulation, capability analysis, operational effectiveness assessment, requirements validation, system performance evaluation and acquisition decision support.

Role:

• Identify capability systems, sub-systems, operational functions and performance measures included within the LAND 6504 capability solution.
• Collect and analyse technical, operational and simulation data from Defence, Industry, OEM and FMS stakeholders.
• Support development of FPS requirements for Modelling and Simulation for LAND 6504 capability.
• Develop and maintain modelling and simulation requirements supporting capability assessment and acquisition activities.
• Conduct threat, engagement and operational simulations to assess capability effectiveness under representative operational conditions.
• Assess launcher, missile, radar, command and control, communications and sensor performance characteristics through modelling and simulation activities.
• Develop operational scenarios and simulation environments representative of LAND 6504 capability and operational requirements.
• Conduct performance assessments considering different threats, force structures, readiness levels and operational scenarios.
• Lead modelling and simulation trade studies to assess alternative capability solutions, architectures and acquisition approaches.
• Conduct comparative capability assessments across candidate solutions considering operational effectiveness, technical performance, interoperability and growth potential.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis associated with capability performance, architecture decisions and operational employment concepts.
• Support validation pathway of system requirements and Functional Performance Specifications (FPS) using modelling and simulation evidence.
• Support integration and interoperability assessments through simulation of system interfaces and operational interactions.
• Support development of engineering evidence, technical recommendations and capability assessments required for Combined Pass activities.
• Present modelling outcomes, assumptions, findings and recommendations to Defence stakeholders and governance forums.

Mandatory requirements:

• Minimum NV1 clearance with ability to obtain NV2. (NV2 Clearance preferred).
• Must be able to work from Brindabella Business Park 5 days per week, CBR location preferred.
• Relevant experience undertaking role responsibilities.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience, preferably within Defence.
• Experience in complex acquisition projects.