Modeling and Simulation Analyst

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

AV in Albuquerque seeks a Modeling and Simulation Analyst to support the JNWC contract, delivering NAVWAR expertise on PNT threats and opportunities. You will work with simulations and labs to inform decision makers.

Responsibilities include conducting M&S for analyses and exercises, guiding model use, and supporting live/virtual training, with RF modeling to visualize GPS denial. Secret clearance and SCI eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, computer science or related fields.
• 5–10 years related experience in modeling and simulation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Work with simulations to develop recommendations and maintain system labs and analysis tools.
• Conduct M&S activities in support of analyses, exercises, wargames, and experiments.
• Provide instruction, oversight and guidance on the proper operation of simulation models.
• Support live, constructive, or virtual training.
• Utilize RF modeling to visualize GPS denial in affected areas.
• Demonstrate proficiency with GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, STK or similar tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Security clearance

M&S experience (5-10 yrs)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/math/CS

CMSP certification

Tools

GIANT

GIANT RPM

Builder

Systems Toolkit (STK)

Job description

Summary

In support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be a part of our team’s efforts to empower the Department of Defense’s navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission ensuring positioning, navigation and timing superiority. Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Modeling and Simulation Analyst

In support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be a part of our team’s efforts to empower the Department of Defense’s navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission ensuring positioning, navigation and timing superiority. Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.

Position Responsibilities

• You will work with simulations that shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools.
• You will conduct M&S activities in support of the analyses, exercises, wargames, and experiments conducted by the Government.
• You will provide instruction, oversight and guidance on the proper operation and use of simulation models and exercises.
• You may support live, constructive, or virtual training.
• Your simulation shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools.
• You will utilize RF modeling and simulation software to manipulate antenna and power models that visualize GPS denial in potentially affected areas.
• You will exhibit proficiency with some or all the following: GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, Systems Toolkit (STK), or other modeling and simulation programs.

Position Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, computer science or related fields
• 5 to 10 years Related Experience in modeling and simulation
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SCI

Location

• Customer site at Kirkland Air Force Base

Preferred Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Apprentice Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.

Physical Demands

• Travel required to domestic US sites – up to 10%.
• Ability to work in an office
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent).
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).

Clearance Level

Secret

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$91,000 - $138,750

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.