Lead Operational Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Medium; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,750 - 224,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Generous PTO Plans

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A high-speed aircraft manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking a head of operational modeling and simulation to develop critical analytical capabilities for hypersonic aircraft. The candidate should have over 5 years of operational modeling experience within the DoD or defense industry and possess an advanced degree. The role offers a salary between $165,750 and $224,250 annually, alongside generous benefits including 100% employer-paid health care and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DoD, defense industry, and/or FFRDC experience with operational modeling and analysis.
• Mastery of relevant software for platform and mission modeling.
• Fluency with significant programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Instantiate and develop operational analysis capability.
• Create models to represent real-world systems and processes.
• Assess effectiveness and survivability of aircraft under operational scenarios.

Skills

Operational modeling and analysis

Python or similar programming languages

Mission engineering and risk analysis

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

A high-speed aircraft manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking a head of operational modeling and simulation to develop critical analytical capabilities for hypersonic aircraft. The candidate should have over 5 years of operational modeling experience within the DoD or defense industry and possess an advanced degree. The role offers a salary between $165,750 and $224,250 annually, alongside generous benefits including 100% employer-paid health care and stock options.