Modeling & Simulation Analyst – National Security

Mitre Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Modeling & Simulation / Operations Research Analyst to support national security missions. You will partner with stakeholders to develop and apply advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical tools to generate actionable insights for mission needs.

This on-site role requires a strong physics/math foundation, proficiency in object-oriented programming, and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Strong foundation in physics, applied mathematics, and numerical methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Object‑Oriented Programming.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and application of modeling and simulation tools by providing technical expertise and support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine methodologies and address technical challenges.
• Shape project strategies by identifying and recommending innovative techniques and tools to improve modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals.
• Support collaboration across teams to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of modeling, simulation, and analysis initiatives.

Skills

Physics

Applied mathematics

Numerical methods

Object‑Oriented Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DevOps tools (git/gitlab)

CI/CD

GPU/HPC/CUDA

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

MITRE in Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Modeling & Simulation / Operations Research Analyst to support national security missions. You will partner with stakeholders to develop and apply advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical tools to generate actionable insights for mission needs.

This on-site role requires a strong physics/math foundation, proficiency in object-oriented programming, and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance.