Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Cortina Solutions; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance

VSP Vision

Flexible spending Account (FSA) and D…

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short and Long Term DI

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Plan

Flexible PTO

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Federal Holidays

Company Match on Employee Non-Profit D

Professional Development

Job summary

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer to lead the execution of complex contracts for NSWC Panama City Division. You will oversee multi-domain simulation efforts, driving designs and analyses to support naval warfare technology.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s in a technical field, proficiency in C++ and Fortran, and experience with virtual data visualization and Unity-based development. A DoD Secret clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant civilian or military professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Modeling and Simulation, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience using computer simulation technologies, including probabilistic, SIL, and HIL simulations.
• Proficiency in contemporary programming languages including C++ and Fortran for simulation and modeling.
• Experience developing virtual data visualization products to display real-time simulation results.
• Ability to support modeling of complex systems with multiple changing variables.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute computer simulations, such as probabilistic models, SIL, and HIL, to assess engineering solutions under varied conditions.
• Model dynamic, multi-variable scenarios using C++ and Fortran.
• Develop virtual data visualization products to represent real-time simulation results for stakeholders.
• Support simulation development using Unity game engine.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Modeling and Simulation, or a related technical discipline

Tools

C++

Fortran

Unity game engine

Job description

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.

Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!

Job Description

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer to lead the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) . You must be ready to own the mission , overseeing complex, multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology . The ideal candidate will be expected to lead with Excellence , serve with Integrity , and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done.

The Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer provides advanced simulation and modeling support for complex engineering projects, leveraging virtual environments to evaluate system performance, durability, safety, and functionality. This role applies simulation-based engineering techniques to support design, analysis, and decision-making across a wide range of engineering applications.

Responsibilities include developing and executing computer simulations, such as probabilistic models, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, to assess engineering solutions under varied operational conditions. The position utilizes contemporary programming languages, including C++ and Fortran, to model dynamic, multi-variable scenarios and simulated environments. The role also develops virtual data visualization products, including virtual and augmented reality applications, to represent real-time simulation results and enhance stakeholder understanding. Support for simulation development using the Unity game engine is a key component of this position.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant civilian or military professional experience.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Modeling and Simulation, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience using computer simulation technologies, including probabilistic, SIL, and HIL simulations.
• Proficiency in contemporary programming languages including C++ and Fortran for simulation and modeling.
• Experience developing virtual data visualization products to display real-time simulation results.
• Ability to support modeling of complex systems with multiple changing variables.
• Active DOD Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Modeling and Simulation, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience developing simulations using the Unity game engine.
• Experience with virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) application development.

Benefits :

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations
• Professional Development

Background Check Requirement:

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act .