Mission Analytics & Simulation Lead (Defense)

CHAOS Industries; Washington; On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Annual bonuses

Stock option grants

Job summary

CHAOS Industries seeks a senior Mission Engineer to design, run, and validate models that inform sensor performance, mission planning, and system effectiveness across defense and national security programs.

You will apply rigorous statistics to simulation outcomes, develop Python-based tools, and communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences. The role shapes CHAOS’s approach from day one and offers rapid impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Aerospace/Software/Computer Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting defense, intelligence, or advanced technology programs.
• Demonstrated track record leading mission-level operations analysis studies and delivering decision-quality results to senior engineering and customer stakeholders.
• Extensive direct experience with combat simulations such as AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, Ansys STK, or equivalent, including ownership of rigorous methodology, not just execution.
• Significant experience developing analytical tools and applying rigorous statistical methods to interpret and present results.
• Strong proficiency in Python and MATLAB, including standard scientific computing libraries.
• Exceptional data visualization skills and briefing package development.
• Proficiency with software development practices including version control and AI-assisted coding tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead analytical efforts with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and execute modeling and simulation efforts aligned to program objectives.
• Develop, configure, and execute analysis using mission-level models and simulations.
• Build and refine models of sensors, communications systems, aircraft, weapons, and spacecraft.
• Architect, implement, and validate models across multiple platforms and simulation frameworks.
• Define and apply rigorous statistical methodologies to quantify measures of effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Python-based analysis tools and pipelines.
• Document methodology and findings in technical reports and briefings.
• Partner with engineering, product, growth, and customer teams to translate questions into analyses.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

AFSIM

ESAMS

Brawler

Ansys STK

Data visualization

Linux

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS / AERO / Data Science / Math / OR / Physics

Tools

AFSIM

ESAMS

Brawler

Ansys STK

Job description

CHAOS Industries seeks a senior Mission Engineer to design, run, and validate models that inform sensor performance, mission planning, and system effectiveness across defense and national security programs.

You will apply rigorous statistics to simulation outcomes, develop Python-based tools, and communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences. The role shapes CHAOS’s approach from day one and offers rapid impact.