Joint Simulation Environment Engineer - M&S Integration

Paylocity; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptima is a technological leader in the national security sector, delivering advanced modeling and simulation solutions for training and mission readiness. We seek a Joint Simulation Environment Engineer to lead prototyping, integration, and testing across JSE components, ensuring robust, scalable performance for complex government lab environments.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to connect hardware, software, and human performance, enhancing interoperability and readiness for

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience integrating and operating modeling & simulation systems in LVC/DMO environments (DIS, GRID)
• 2+ years hands-on experience operating within the JSE/JIAB
• Proficiency integrating simulators/tools using GRID/DIS/HLA/RPR-FOM and planning integration events
• Experience developing scenarios in simulation frameworks/tools like AFSIM and NGTS
• Experience analyzing system performance, network latency, and data flows

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain a JSE-in-a-box (JIAB) stack per JTB releases
• Integrate simulators across security levels using GRID and DIS standards
• Integrate AFSIM and NGTS into the M&S environment
• Assist with simulator maintenance and operational readiness
• Collaborate with partners and PMs to plan demos, dry runs, and evaluations
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting across Windows/Linux, networks, simulators
• Support hardware installs, demos, or facility changes

Skills

M&S integration

JSE/JIAB operations

Network protocols (GRID, DIS)

AFSIM/NGTS experience

System performance analysis

Troubleshooting HW/SW

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance (Secret)

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

JIAB

Windows

Linux

Job description

Aptima is a technological leader in the national security sector, delivering advanced modeling and simulation solutions for training and mission readiness. We seek a Joint Simulation Environment Engineer to lead prototyping, integration, and testing across JSE components, ensuring robust, scalable performance for complex government lab environments.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to connect hardware, software, and human performance, enhancing interoperability and readiness for