Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Saalex Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Benefit

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to provide advanced M&S support for weapon systems across the acquisition lifecycle. You will develop, validate, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate performance, sensor capabilities, and mission effectiveness.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in M&S, systems analysis, or related defense programs, with a TS clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting Modeling & Simulation, systems analysis, test and evaluation, or defense acquisition programs.
• Experience developing, validating, executing, or analyzing high-fidelity simulations to assess performance.
• Flight test planning, data reduction, and post-test analysis experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting VV&A activities and producing technical reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced M&S support for weapon systems throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop, validate, execute, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate performance.
• Conduct flight test analysis, data reduction, and performance assessment.
• Perform digital image/data analysis to support testing and evaluation activities.
• Design and run simulation experiments using statistical methods.
• Support VV&A efforts through simulation and analysis activities.
• Assess weapon effects, survivability, and performance characteristics.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support development and testing.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Systems analysis

Test and evaluation

Weapon systems engineering

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

VV&A

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, OR related technical discipline

Master's degree in a related technical field is preferred

Tools

High-fidelity simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Saalex is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Ridgecrest, CA.

The selected candidate will provide advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and systems analysis support for weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle, provide engineering support utilizing modeling and simulation tools to analyze, and provide recommendations based on data collected and knowledge of mechanical components.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$110k-$165k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location

Onsite

Essential Functions

• Provide advanced Modeling & Simulation (M&S) support for weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop, validate, execute, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate system performance, sensor capabilities, tactical employment, and mission effectiveness.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight test analysis, including flight test data reduction and performance assessment.
• Perform digital image processing and data analysis to support testing and evaluation activities.
• Design and execute simulation experiments using statistical and analytical methods.
• Support system Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) efforts through simulation and analysis activities.
• Assess terminal effectiveness, vulnerability, survivability, lethality, blast effects, and weapon effects performance.
• Analyze engineering and operational data to identify trends, performance characteristics, and areas for improvement.
• Develop technical reports, briefings, recommendations, and analysis packages for engineering, test, and program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system development, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to support acquisition, development, and operational decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience supporting Modeling & Simulation, systems analysis, test and evaluation, weapon systems engineering, or related defense acquisition programs.

• Experience developing, validating, executing, or analyzing high-fidelity simulations used to assess system performance, sensor performance, tactical employment, or mission effectiveness.
• Experience conducting flight test planning, pre- and post-test analysis, flight test data reduction, or related test support activities.
• Experience applying statistical, analytical, and experimental design techniques to support simulation studies and system performance assessments.
• Experience supporting Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities.
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, analysis packages, and recommendations for technical and programmatic stakeholders.

Desired

• Experience assessing terminal effectiveness, lethality, vulnerability, survivability, blast effects, or weapon effects.
• Experience with advanced modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools used within Department of Defense environments.
• Experience supporting complex weapon systems, sensor systems, or flight test programs.
• Additional training or coursework in modeling and simulation, systems engineering, statistics, weapon systems analysis, flight test analysis, or verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) is desirable.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related technical discipline is required. Master's degree in a related technical field is preferred.

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit