Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) - Digital Engineering Specialist

Science Applications International Corp.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) / Digital Engineering Specialist to support the NSWC Crane MACH-CORE program in Indiana. You will translate digital artifacts into high-fidelity simulations, validating models in AFSIM and creating automation tools for data conversion.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with digital engineering artifacts, scripting in Python or MATLAB, and strong analytical skills to support DoD mission objectives and system interoperability on-site at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field is required.
• 9+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, or digital engineering preferred.
• Experience translating complex data formats into executable simulation components.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data processing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of digital engineering models into high-fidelity mission simulations.
• Develop automated parsers to convert data into AFSIM-compatible structures.
• Troubleshoot ingestion issues and ensure data alignment and translation accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to refine modeling assumptions and document workflows.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

AFSIM

Python

MATLAB

Data parsing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / physics / applied math / CS

Tools

AFSIM

XML/JSON/STEP

Job description

SAIC is seeking a highly capable Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) / Digital Engineering Specialist to support our work at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana in direct support of the NSWC Crane Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonics (MACH)-CORE program .

In this role, you will lead the integration, translation, and analysis of advanced digital weapons system models into high-fidelity mission simulation environments. This position directly supports the ingestion of digital engineering artifacts from the MACH-XL program - often delivered in highly complex or unfamiliar data formats - and ensures accurate, efficient translation into the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) .

This is a high-impact, on-site role that places you at the intersection of digital engineering, modeling & simulation, and cutting-edge hypersonic weapons development - contributing directly to programs that define the future of national defense.

The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver with hands-on experience in modeling & simulation, digital engineering environments, and the development of utility scripts or parsing tools to translate complex data structures into executable, simulation-ready components.

What You’ll Do

Digital Engineering Model Integration

• Receive, interpret, and analyze digital engineering models, datasets, and design artifacts generated by MACH-XL and other external programs
• Develop automated or semi-automated parsing utilities to convert structural, behavioral, and parametric data into AFSIM-compliant model structures
• Troubleshoot model ingestion challenges, data misalignment, structural inconsistencies, and format translation issues

AFSIM Simulation & Scenario Development

• Integrate translated models into AFSIM and conduct scenario development, system representation, and mission-level simulation
• Execute operations analysis to assess system behavior, performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness
• Validate and verify translated models to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with system engineers, data modelers, and mission analysts to refine modeling assumptions and ensure accurate simulation fidelity
• Document translation workflows, modeling assumptions, and analytical outcomes to support repeatability and technical review
• Communicate findings, analytical outcomes, and modeling recommendations clearly to program stakeholders across DoD

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 9 years' experience
• Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation tools , preferably AFSIM or comparable mission-level frameworks
• Familiarity with digital engineering models and structured data formats including XML, JSON, STEP, and proprietary DE schemas, with experience translating parametric data
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data processing, parsing, and model automation
• Ability to understand and interpret system designs, subsystem relationships, and performance parameters
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to design experiments, assess outcomes , and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with hypersonic digital engineering artifacts or other advanced weapon system models
• Working experience with AFSIM
• Understanding of M&S verification and validation (V&V), configuration management, and model lifecycle processes
• Experience integrating multi-domain or multi-platform models in mission-level simulation environments
• Familiarity with hypersonics, advanced weapons concepts , or aerospace system architecture
• Active certifications such as Security+, AFSIM training , or other relevant credentials

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret clearance