Model and Simulation Engineer

Torch Technologies; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled candidate to conduct high-level modeling and simulations in support of integrated air and missile defense, space, and cyber analysis. This role is critical in informing programmatic decisions for various DoD-level organizations. The successful candidate will engage in impactful tasks such as study plan coordination, scenario development, and output analysis, utilizing advanced M&S tools. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and independent work, this position offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, employee-centric culture while contributing to national defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in modeling and simulation.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred; experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level modeling and simulations for air and missile defense.
• Coordinate study plans and develop scenarios for M&S efforts.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Air and Missile Defense MS&A Tools

Modeling Cyber Effects

Scripting/Programming Skills

Statistical Software Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

Tools

EADSIM

AFSIM

TGx

STK

C2BMC Planner

MATLAB

STORM

SEAS

GIANT

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is currently seeking to hire a candidate to conduct high-level model and simulations (M&S) in support of integrated air and missile defense (IAMD), Space, and/or cyber analysis. Analytic results inform critical programmatic decisions to multiple DoD-level organizations through the application of modeling and simulation tools. The candidate will work onsite with the customer within the Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence (SMD CoE) and become a valued employee-owner to our dynamic and employee-centric culture.

Specific tasks to support impactful M&S efforts include study plan coordination, scenario development, representation instantiation, scenario testing, output extraction, analysis, and results development.

Specific M&S tools operated may include: EADSIM, AFSIM, TGx, STK, and C2BMC planner. Experience with one or more of these tools is strongly desired, however relevant experience with similar M&S tools will be considered such as: MATLAB, STORM, SEAS, or GIANT.

Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience and a Bachelors’ degree, preferably in a technical field; additional experience may be considered in lieu of specific degree.

The desired candidate will have experience in the following:

• Strong analytic and communication skills

• Strong ability to work independently and perform as part of a team both locally and remotely

• Experience in using Air and Missile Defense MS&A tools

• Experience in IAMD system knowledge (e.g., Aegis, THAAD, Patriot, IFPC, M-SHORAD, directed energy, air platforms, air/ground sensors)

• Some experience in modeling cyber effects

• Familiarity with IAMD defense design/operational planning

• Familiarity with doctrine, employment, and TTPs of IAMD operations

• Some experience in scripting/programing tools

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other statistical S/W tools

Must have secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

About the company

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned system engineering, applied science, modeling & simulation and information technology business.