AFSIM Simulation Engineer: Build DoD Mission Scenarios

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an AFSIM Developer/Analyst to design, implement, and analyze mission-level simulations for DoD CONOPS development. You will extend AFSIM with scenario scripting, high-fidelity subsystem models, and C++ plugins to support evaluation of performance and effectiveness.

The role requires hands-on modeling, integration of sensors, weapons, and communications, plus analytic workflows and documentation for technical reports and briefings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience developing AFSIM models, scenarios, and plugins.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation principles including discrete-event simulation, stochastic modeling, Monte Carlo techniques, and scenario-based experimentation.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain AFSIM models, plugins, and simulation components to support advanced mission-level analyses.
• Develop custom AFSIM behaviors, algorithms, and decision models (tasking logic, autonomy, federated multi-domain behaviors, etc.).
• Integrate external data sources (threat models, performance data, signatures, environmental models) to improve simulation fidelity.
• Analyze simulation results and extract actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts to define simulation requirements and scenarios.
• Integrate new capabilities, algorithms, and data into AFSIM models to enhance simulation fidelity.
• Document simulation processes, methodologies, and results in technical reports and presentations.
• Support briefings and discussions with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AFSIM

Python

C++

MATLAB

STK

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an AFSIM Developer/Analyst to design, implement, and analyze mission-level simulations for DoD CONOPS development. You will extend AFSIM with scenario scripting, high-fidelity subsystem models, and C++ plugins to support evaluation of performance and effectiveness.

The role requires hands-on modeling, integration of sensors, weapons, and communications, plus analytic workflows and documentation for technical reports and briefings to stakeholders.