Entry Level/ Junior Army Fires Modeling and Simulation Developer

KBR, Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Entry Level / Junior Army Fires Modeling and Simulation Developer to support the Center for Army Analysis at Fort Belvoir. You will contribute to Army Fires analysis using AFSIM, develop scenarios, and create automation scripts in C++, Bash, and Python to support analytic needs.

This role requires a technical BS degree and 0–3 years of related experience, with proficiency in C/C++ or Python and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field with substantial programming experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python.
• 0–3 years of work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts Army Fires analysis using AFSIM and related tools to support TAA and other applications.
• Designs and scripts AFSIM scenarios to meet analytic requirements.
• Deliverables include AF SIM scripts and automation/file-management scripts (C++, Bash, Python, etc.).

Skills

C/C++

Python

Programming experience

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux

AFSIM

Army systems

Job description

Title: Entry Level/ Junior Army Fires Modeling and Simulation Developer

Program Summary KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Serves as an Army Fires (field artillery and air and missile defense) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Developer as a member of an Analysis Team providing support to the Center for Army Analysis (CAA) on Fort Belvoir.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Fires M&S Developer designs and conducts Army Fires analysis using the modeling and simulation tools such as the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) in support of the Army’s Total Army Analysis (TAA) and other applications.
• Developer designs and scripts AFSIM scenarios in support of analytic requirements.
• Deliverables include AFSIM scripts and scripts in support of automation and file management (C++, bash, Python, etc.).

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Math, Engineering) requiring substantial programming/coding experience and 0-3 years of work experience required.
• Functional application/ some proficiency with programming languages (C++, Python, etc.).
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python.
• A SECRET security clearance/ ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with developing on Linux.
• Familiarity with AFSIM.
• Familiarity with Army systems/ Army Fires systems.

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