Aviation M&S Engineer & Software Architect (AFSIM Specialist)

John H Northrop And Associates; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a Software Engineer/Architect specializing in Physical Modeling & Simulation. This role supports the Aviation customer and involves conducting analyses for emerging technologies and mission effectiveness. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, over ten years of experience in defense projects, and strong skills in AFSIM and C++. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance mandatory.
• 12+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or government analytical efforts.
• Experience in Modeling & Simulation-based analysis, especially with AFSIM.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying capability gaps and evaluating new operational concepts.
• Conduct operational task analysis and collaborate with government engineers.
• Support development and testing of modeling and simulation environments.

Skills

C-Sharp

C++

Modeling & Simulation

AFSIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Operations Research

Tools

AFSIM

MACE

ATCOM

SAINT

ECHO

DREAM

BlueMax

HIVE

VBMS

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a Software Engineer/Architect specializing in Physical Modeling & Simulation. This role supports the Aviation customer and involves conducting analyses for emerging technologies and mission effectiveness. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, over ten years of experience in defense projects, and strong skills in AFSIM and C++. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an Active DoD Secret Clearance.