Deputy Modeling & Simulation Lead, Space Systems

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Deputy Modeling & Simulation Lead to advance a Space-Based Interceptor program. You will apply M&S development, integration, and analysis to support system objectives.

The role emphasizes briefing senior leaders, coordinating across engineering, flight software, test, and mission analysis teams, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring rigorous, traceable artifacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 14 years of experience in modeling and simulation within aerospace, missile defense, space systems, or similar domains.
• Demonstrated experience supporting system development programs, including test integration or ground test activities.
• Strong communication skills and experience briefing complex technical content to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support M&S Lead in planning, developing, executing, and maintaining modeling and simulation capabilities for the SBI program.
• Develop, refine, and validate models supporting system performance, threat analysis, engagement timelines, and operational concepts.
• Coordinate with engineering, system design, flight software, test, and mission analysis teams for model baselining.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, technically accurate briefings to senior leadership, government customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Engage with external partners, contractors, and government stakeholders to communicate M&S requirements and results.
• Support ground test design, execution, data collection, and analysis; incorporate results into M&S updates and performance assessments.
• Ensure M&S artifacts meet program standards, configuration control requirements, and documentation expectations.
• Assist in identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for M&S tool enhancement to support development and decision-making.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

Skills

M&S development

brief senior leaders

stakeholder collaboration

mentorship

MBSE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Applied Math/CS

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C++

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Deputy Modeling & Simulation Lead to advance a Space-Based Interceptor program. You will apply M&S development, integration, and analysis to support system objectives.

The role emphasizes briefing senior leaders, coordinating across engineering, flight software, test, and mission analysis teams, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring rigorous, traceable artifacts.