Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Saic; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Pearl City, Hawaii to support INDOPACOM in joint simulations, C4I systems, exercise design, and event execution. The role covers design, testing, and deployment of simulation solutions and related IT infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years of relevant experience, DoD 8750 IAT II+ certification, active Secret clearance with capability for Top Secret/SCI, and strong Linux/Windows administration skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related experience (or 13+ years without a degree).
• Demonstrated modeling and simulation experience with interoperability standards (DIS, HLA, TENA).
• Experience with map/terrain data and model development activities.
• Strong C4I systems administration, integration, interoperability, and architecture background.
• Familiarity with Link 16 / JREAP-C and virtual infrastructure (VMware).
• Cloud solutions experience and networked application deployment.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows system administration.
• Automation scripting using Shell and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with technical planners to design simulation architectures and COP solutions.
• Build and maintain computer models and C4I software for exercises.
• Test and validate simulation solutions during design and planning stages.
• Perform systems engineering during EFT, EOT, ECG Training and CPX/FTX.
• Identify equipment, software, and build installation/configuration per event needs.
• Coordinate system tests and packaging for deployment to other countries.
• Develop setup plans, SOPs, diagrams, docs, floor plans, and training materials.
• Create simulation/C4I systems for wargames, exercises, and technical events.

Skills

Modeling and simulation

Model interoperability (DIS, HLA, TENA

Map and terrain data

Model development

C4I systems architecture

Linux and Windows administration

System configuration automation (Shell

PowerShell

Networked application deployment

VMware

Cloud solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9+ years related experience (or 13+ years in lieu of degree)

Tools

VMware

Cloud solutions

Linux/Windows administration

Shell scripting

PowerShell

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Pearl City, Hawaii to support INDOPACOM in joint simulations, core IT systems, exercise design, architecture, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems, issue coordination/resolution and technical SME during event tests and execution.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates with technical planners and engineers to design simulation and Common Operational Picture (COP) technical architectures and solutions to include cross-domain solutions (CDS).
• Build and maintain computer models (or simulation) and C4I software and systems.
• Tests and validates simulation solutions during the design and planning stages to ensure the solution works during event execution.
• Performs systems engineering and administration during technical tests (EFT, EOT) and during ECG Training and CPX/FTX execution.
• Identifies equipment required, hardware specs, the software required, and builds software image and/or system installation and configuration per event participant requirements.
• Coordinates with team to perform system tests, generate equipment plans, and packaging equipment for deployment to other countries.
• Builds set up and execution plans, SOPs, presentations, diagrams, technical documentation, floor plans, and training materials to ensure success at exercises.
• Builds simulation and C4I systems for use during wargames, exercises, and technical events.
• Coordinates and installs network components as required, including switches and cabling.
• Sets up and provides required database, terrain, maps, and other products for event execution.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors and nine (9)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Modeling and simulation experience.
  • Model Interoperability (DIS, HLA, TENA).
  • Map and terrain data experience.
  • Model Development.
• C4I systems administration, integration, interoperability, and architecture experience OTH-G.
  • Link 16 / JREAP-C.
• Virtual infrastructure.
  • VMware.
  • Cloud solutions.
• Networked application configuration and deployment.
• Experience with Linux and Windows system administration.
• Experience with system configuration automation with Shell scripts and PowerShell.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:

• Must have a current DoD 8750 IAT level II or higher certification such as Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP, CISSP, etc.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have a current Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI.
• Must be a current US Citizen.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.