ISR Principal Modeling/Simulation Engineer

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Space ISR Modeling Engineer to support SWAC/MDSP/ISRT in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on developing and executing space-based ISR models, analyzing results, and coordinating modeling efforts across partners.

The candidate will implement tools such as AF SIM, STK, SOAP, Python, VB, and Matlab to advance space-based ISR concepts and architectures. Strong collaboration and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS with >=9 years experience in space ISR modeling or related field.
• Experience with space-based ISR systems and M&S tools.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize modeling results for decision making.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency modeling efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop target missile simulations and trajectory files using M&S tools (AFSIM).
• Create analysis scripts in VB, Python, and Matlab.
• Build space-based missile warning models using STK/SOAP and integrate with ISR designs.
• Support force design analysis planning and result evaluation.
• Collaborate with multiple agencies and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Space-based ISR

Modeling & Simulation

AFSIM

STK

SOAP

Python

VB

Matlab

Space systems

Airborne ISR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

STK

SOAP

AFSIM

NGTS

VB

Python

Matlab

Job description

Description

The qualified applicant will provide local support to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Multi-Domain Sensing Program (MDSP), Space-based Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISRT) Division with expertise in ISR systems/processes and modeling and simulation (M&S). Efforts include (but not limited to): Developing space-based ISR models, executing space-based ISR models, analyzing and assessing modeling and simulation results from analysis partners across all classification levels.

This position requires significant technical understanding of space-based ISR as well as significant experience with M&S. Experience and understanding of airborne ISR capabilities is also desired. The candidate must be able to: articulate what remote sensing is needed from tactical to strategic levels, where it needs to go and how fast it needs to get there; employ and develop modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; analyze modeling and simulation results; coordinate internal and external modeling and simulation efforts and provide recommendations on potential improvements to concepts and architectures.

Duties and Responsibilties:

• Develop target (missile) simulations and corresponding trajectory and behavior files using industry standard M&S tools such as the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) ** Primary


• Develop modeling and simulation analysis and assessment scripts using government network supportable tools such as Visual Basic, Python, and/or Matlab. **Primary


• Develop space-based missile warning access and performance models using industry standard M&S tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK) or Satellite Orbit Analysis Program (SOAP) and integrate SWAC space-based ISR capability area force designs with modeling and simulation expertise. **SecondarySupport


• Assist in force design analysis planning, analysis execution coordination, and analysis results evaluation


• Recommend and document force design dependencies and opportunities (joint, intelligence community, industry, international and other government organizations)


• Assist with modeling inputs and simulation development for external M&S efforts


• Collaborate in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution involving the full spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities for a force design effort


• Coordinate efforts internally and externally with multiple agencies/organizations

Qualifications

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

• Demonstrated experience developing complex space system models and simulations with industry standard tools such as STK, SOAP, AFSIM, and/or NGTS


• Demonstrated experience developing simulation scripts and interface code using government supportable software languages such as VB, Python, and/or Matlab


• Technical understanding of Space-based ISR systems across joint, intelligence community, industry, international and/or other government organizations


• 5+ years of space system modeling and simulation experience including analyzing modeling and simulation results


• In depth understanding of space-based ISR systems and operations


• Demonstrated problem solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments


• Ability to actively participate in a team environment, working collaboratively as well as independently


• Ability to solely execute and direct tasks including coordinating with multiple organizations/agencies and present leadership with viable options for future architectures


• Have a background of applying analytical problem solving at the tactical, operational and strategic levels of war across multiple DoD organizations


• Ability to apply a variety of analysis techniques to identify operational shortfalls of U.S. space capabilities and concepts and make recommendations for future architectures


• Ability to develop and present leadership decision quality briefings and papers


• Knowledge of how to work in a classified and compartmented working environment is required

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.