Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer to leverage technical expertise in national defense and combat systems design. The role offers the opportunity to assess weapon systems, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to impactful missions while supporting professional growth in a flexible, people-first environment.

Benefits

Health and life benefits

Disability and retirement benefits

Paid leave and tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Work-life programs

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with mission-level constructive simulation tools like AFSIM.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of raw model output.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate combat weapon systems using analytical tools.
• Develop AFSIM scripts to customize model behaviors.
• Execute study plans and analysis matrices.

Skills

Experience with scenario development

Analytical assessments of combat weapon systems

Knowledge of combat weapon systems

Operational Analysis principles

Data manipulation and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

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Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Senior

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 design? 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’ll have the chance to assess and evaluate combat weapon systems using computer-based analytical tools, including Excel, MATLAB, and the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, or Modeling (AFSIM). Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize combat weapon 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. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience with scenario development and performing analytical assessments of combat weapon systems using mission-level constructive simulation tools, including AFSIM, Suppressor, ITASE, or NGTS
• 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
• Experience developing AFSIM scripts to customize model behaviors and decisions within an analytical scenario
• Knowledge of U.S. and foreign combat weapon systems, including aircraft and ground-based air defense systems
• Ability to apply Operational Analysis principles, theories, and concepts to execute study plans and analysis matrices
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Nice If You Have:

• 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

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 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 our benefit programs. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits on our Careers site.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected salary range for this position is $86,800 to $198,000 annually. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement:

As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model:

Our people-first culture prioritizes flexibility and collaboration, whether in person or remotely.

• If listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site.
• If listed as onsite, you’ll work in person with colleagues and clients as needed.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses by law.