AFSIM Developer (Mid-Level) - Hybrid/On-site

nou Systems Inc; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical plan with HSA eligibility

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development & Lunch-n-Ler

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) seeks a mid-level AFSIM developer to join the Engineering Services Division in the National Capital Region. You will develop and maintain AFSIM models of platforms, sensors, weapons, and C2 systems, build scenarios, run simulations, and post-process data.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, 4–7 years of modeling or software experience, MATLAB and/or Python, and an active Secret clearance. TS/SCI and master's degree favored; hybrid on-site work available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
• 4–7 years of experience in modeling and simulation, operations analysis, or software development.
• Hands-on experience developing models or scenarios in AFSIM.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis, visualization, and automation.
• Familiarity with object-oriented design, debugging, and build tools.
• Experience with version control (Git) in a team environment.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AFSIM models of platforms, sensors, weapons, communications, and command-and-control systems
• Build scenarios and behavior logic to represent realistic operational tactics
• Conduct mission-level and engagement-level analysis
• Run batch simulations, then post-process, analyze, and visualize output data to support studies and trade analyses
• Develop MATLAB and/or Python scripts and tools to automate scenario generation, Monte Carlo runs, and data reduction workflows
• Prototype algorithms (e.g., sensor, guidance, or tracking models) in MATLAB or Python before implementing them in AFSIM
• Perform verification and validation of models, and document assumptions, data sources, results, and findings
• Collaborate with analysts, subject matter experts, and customers to translate operational requirements into simulation capabilities
• Independently own assigned development tasks from design through delivery while working alongside senior engineers and analysts, and contribute to code reviews and configuration management

Skills

OO design

Debugging

Build tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Git

Job description

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) seeks a mid-level AFSIM developer to join the Engineering Services Division in the National Capital Region. You will develop and maintain AFSIM models of platforms, sensors, weapons, and C2 systems, build scenarios, run simulations, and post-process data.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field, 4–7 years of modeling or software experience, MATLAB and/or Python, and an active Secret clearance. TS/SCI and master's degree favored; hybrid on-site work available.