Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Page Manor (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a systems engineer to design, assess, and evaluate combat weapon systems using tools like MATLAB and DIADS in support of aircraft survivability. You will translate customer needs into technical specs and contribute to mission-focused engineering solutions.

This role emphasizes critical thinking, data analytics, and modeling/simulation, with a requirement for a security clearance and a relevant STEM degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with scripting or programming languages including C, C++, MATLAB, or Python.
• Experience with operational analysis or modeling and simulation for the DoD.
• Experience with analytical assessments of complex systems.
• Knowledge of US and foreign combat weapon systems including aircraft and ground-based air defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, assess, and evaluate combat weapon systems using analytical tools and frameworks.
• Develop skills in critical thinking, data analytics, and operations analysis for aircraft survivability.
• Translate real-world needs into technical specifications to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Skills

C

C++

MATLAB

Python

Operational analysis

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or STEM field

Tools

AFSIM

DIADS

Suppresser

STORM

Linux

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national defense and combat weapon system research and development You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to design, assess, and evaluate combat weapon systems using computer-based analytical tools, including the Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS), Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, or Modeling (AFSIM) analytical framework, MATLAB, and in-house post-processing systems in support of aircraft survivability. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize aircraft electronic warfare systems. You’ll develop your skills in critical thinking, data analytics, and operations analysis while gaining experience in constructive modeling and simulation of combat operations. Grow your skills by merging systems engineering and combat operations analysis to create viable solutions for aircraft survivability technology selection and development. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with scripting or programming languages, including C, C++, MATLAB, or Python
• Experience with performing operational analysis or modeling and simulation for the DoD
• Experience with performing analytical assessments of complex systems
• Knowledge of U.S. and foreign combat weapon systems, including aircraft and ground-based air defense systems
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or STEM field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with using AFSIM, Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS), or Suppressor for operational analysis
• Experience with using campaign-level modeling and simulation tools, including STORM
• Experience with data analytics or software development in an academic or professional environment
• Experience with the Linux operating environment
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in Systems, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or STEM field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.