Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) Modeler

Cape Henry Associates, Acquired by JANUS Research Group; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Referral bonus program

Employee awards

Job summary

JANUS Research Group seeks an AFSIM Modeler to support Army Aviation simulations at Fort Rucker. You will develop mission scenarios and run analyses to evaluate capabilities, sensors, weapons, and C2 networks.

Required: Active Secret clearance, C++ and Python, and hands-on AFSIM experience. Collaboration with SMEs and rigorous documentation are essential components of the role.

This is a technically demanding role with opportunities to influence capability development and system-level simulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline including CS/IE/Math/OR.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on AFSIM experience.
• Experience configuring AFSIM run sets and mission scenarios.
• Working proficiency with C++ and Python for data tasks.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AFSIM models and mission scenarios.
• Configure and execute AFSIM run sets.
• Model aircraft, sensors, weapons, and C2 networks.
• Develop scripts and tools for simulation execution and post-processing.
• Support AFSIM plug‑ins and extensions development.
• Collect, process, and visualize simulation results.
• Support sensitivity analyses and configuration comparisons.
• Coordinate with Army SMEs to translate problems into analysis.
• Support model verification, validation, and quality control.
• Document model inputs, assumptions, data lineage, and configs.
• Prepare technical docs and briefing materials.

Skills

C++

Python

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Target salary range: $105k - $110k. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

JANUS Research Group is seeking an AFSIM Modeler to support A-FCD modeling, simulation, experimentation, and capability-development activities at Fort Rucker. The AFSIM Modeler will develop and execute mission scenarios and quantitative analyses to evaluate current and future Army Aviation capabilities, weapons, sensors, networks, threats, and alternative system configurations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AFSIM models and mission scenarios.
• Configure and execute AFSIM simulation run sets.
• Model aircraft, sensors, weapons, missile systems, radar/EW systems, C2 networks, and other applicable mission systems.
• Develop scripts and analytical tools supporting simulation execution and post-processing.
• Support development or modification of AFSIM plug‑ins and extensions.
• Collect, process, analyze, and visualize simulation results.
• Support sensitivity analyses and comparison of alternative capability configurations.
• Coordinate with Army Aviation SMEs and systems engineers to translate operational problems into quantitative analytical scenarios.
• Support model verification, validation, and quality‑control activities.
• Document model inputs, assumptions, source data, configuration information, and data lineage.
• Prepare technical modeling documentation, analytical reports, and briefing materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience consistent with the Force Design Analyst I LCAT.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated hands-on AFSIM experience.
• Experience configuring AFSIM run sets and developing mission scenarios.
• Working proficiency with C++.
• Experience using Python or similar scripting languages for data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and operational SMEs.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Army Aviation or DoD modeling and simulation experience.
• Experience modeling weapons, sensors, aviation systems, radar/EW, missiles, or C2 networks.
• Experience with mission-level or system-of-systems analysis.
• Familiarity with Army capability-development and experimentation processes.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development.

We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards.

• Health and welfare plans and financial products
• Referral bonus program
• Other various employee awards

JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work.

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.

Accommodation Request

Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at [e-mail] or calling [phone]. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e‑mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.