AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist

DCS Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking an AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist in Reston, VA, to join a high-visibility MS&A team. This role allows you to support cutting-edge defense technologies and work with military SMEs, directly impacting national security.

Key responsibilities include constructing military models in AFSIM, enhancing relevant scenarios, and collaborating with subject matter experts. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree in a technical discipline, 5 years of analytical experience, and active TS clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least 5 years of related analysis experience.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in AFSIM.
• Ability to apply the scientific method to MS&A efforts.

Responsibilities

• Construct military models and entities in AFSIM.
• Create and enhance operationally relevant scenarios in AFSIM.
• Coordinate with team members on analysis of studies and prepare findings.
• Collaborate with software development teams for AFSIM solutions.
• Travel as required.

Skills

AFSIM modeling

Scripting or programming

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline

Tools

STK

Python

C++

R

Job description

DCS Air & Space Technology (AST) Sector is looking for an AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist to join our highvisibility MS&A team. If you're excited by cuttingedge technology and motivated by solving real nationalsecurity challenges, this role puts you right at the center of that mission. At DCS-an employeeowned company recognized for agile, forwardleaning solutions across Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security-you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact from day one.

As part of our team, you'll work in Reston, VA, supporting advanced defense technologies and R&D efforts alongside experts in simulation integration, stateoftheart modeling tools, and seasoned military SMEs. Your work will drive capability assessments for emerging military technologies and ensure the tools and methodologies we use effectively inform decisionmakers across the Department of Defense.

Essential Job Functions

• Construct military models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM.
• Provide dynamic scripting techniques to produce modeled entity actions/interactions in AFSIM.
• Create and enhance operationally relevant scenarios that accurately represent actions, reactions, and interactions between entities in the AFSIM simulation.
• Contribute to the development and execution of MS&A study plans to be conducted using AFSIM.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in AFSIM.
• Coordinate with team members to contribute to execution of analysis of studies, analyze AFSIM results, and prepare and present study findings.
• Collaborate with agile AFSIM software development teams to build and enhance MS&A solutions.
• Collaborate with study leads and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least a BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline and at least 5 years of related analysis experience.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: TS level U.S. DoD security clearance.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience creating AFSIM scenarios and models for engagement and/or mission level studies.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Ability to apply the scientific method to diverse MS&A efforts.
• Scripting or programming experience.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to travel, as required.

Desired Skills

• MS in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Active security clearance, Top Secret/SCI or higher.
• Experience with any of the following: STK, JMP, Python, C++, or R.
• Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.