Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a junior Modeling and Simulation Engineer in the aerospace domain to develop and evaluate cutting-edge M&S solutions for defense programs. You will work with a large team to design, model, and simulate aerospace systems, applying cross-domain analysis and data processing using MATLAB, C++, Perl, and Python.

The role requires evaluating new technologies, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with engineers and clients to deliver mission-critical simulations that

Qualifications

• Experience with scenario development and analytical assessments of cross-domain or communications systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, C++, Perl, or Python to manipulate data and post-process results.
• Knowledge of cross-domain or communications systems, including aircraft and ground-based links.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new technologies, perform risk assessments, and improve aerospace system designs.
• Develop, model, and simulate aerospace solutions to meet specifications and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to deliver world-class simulation-based solutions.
• Help design a tactical broker service to support Air Force information sharing.

Skills

Scenario development

Cross-domain / communications systems

MATLAB

Python

Perl

Data manipulation / formats

Analytical assessments

Willingness to travel

TS/SCI readiness (preferred)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Perl

Python

Job description

Job Number: R0252936

Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Junior

Job Number: R0252936

Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Junior

The Opportunity

As an aerospace modeling and simulation (M&S) engineer, you know leading-edge technology is critical to national defense. At Booz Allen, you can use your engineering expertise to develop next-generation defense tools and technology. We need your skills and expertise in M&S to develop creative solutions that directly impact the warfighter.

As an aerospace M&S engineer on our aerospace team, you’ll provide expertise in evaluating new technologies, performing risk assessments, and improving the design of aerospace systems. Your experience in M&S is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a client-focused solution.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading-edge aerospace technology. You’ll work with a large community of aerospace solutions engineers across the company and collaborate with engineers and clients to deliver world-class solutions to design, model, and simulate a tactical next-generation broker service to specifications and performance requirements. Your engineering knowledge will help the Air Force expand and improve their capabilities to share information across multiple sources at different enclaves.

If you desire to solve real-world challenges and lead mission-critical engineering for the Air Force, there’s a place for you here. At Booz Allen, you’ll make a difference with us, and in return, we’ll invest in your future.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• Experience with scenario development and performing analytical assessments of cross-domain or communications systems
• Experience with a variety of COTS and GOTS M&S and data science tools, including MATLAB, C++, Perl, or Python, to manipulate data between different formats and perform post-processing of data
• Knowledge of cross-domain or communications systems, including aircraft and ground-based communications
• Ability to apply operational analysis principles, theories, and concepts to execute study plans and analysis matrices
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have

• Experience developing Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) scripts to customize model behaviors and decisions within an analytical scenario
• Experience with scenario development and performing analytical assessments of cross-domain or communications systems using mission-level constructive simulation tools, including AFSIM, Extendable Mobile Ad-hoc Network Emulator (EMANE), Tactical Network Modeler (TNM), or Common Open Research Emulator (CORE)
• Ability to analyze large amounts of raw model output to identify key drivers
• Ability to distill, summarize, and articulate complex technical insights and findings
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Clearance

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

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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.