MODELING & SIMULATION DEVELOPER

MCSG Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

MCSG Technologies is seeking a Modeling and Simulation developer to support scenario development using STK, Paladin, and SWARM for USSF exercises at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. The role involves building orbital and terrestrial models, testing M&S capabilities, and collaborating with exercise planners.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with STK/ODTK, Linux/VMS, Docker/Kubernetes, and space-domain analysis, with 10–15 years in DoD environments and a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience using STK, ODTK to plan orbital maneuvers and model space systems.
• Proficiency with space domain awareness and simulation tools.
• DoD/National security space experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal USSF exercise planners and external stakeholders to determine exercise-related M&S requirements.
• Create orbital and terrestrial models and simulations using SWARM, STK, Paladin, and other tools to develop M&S scenarios for USSF exercises.
• Support sustainment of software operations through Linux-based VMs and Docker container management.
• Assist with developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for operational testing and acceptance of new M&S capabilities.
• Identify gaps in current M&S tools and recommend solutions for realistic exercise capabilities.
• Provide assistance to USSF exercise planning conferences, coordination meetings, training events, etc.
• Participate in ECG and White Cell for various exercises and events.
• Capture, analyze, and report observations and lessons learned from design, planning, and execution of exercises.

Skills

STK

ODTK

Python

Matlab

Perl

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Orbit analysis

Space domain awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SWARM

Paladin

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: MCSG is seeking a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) developer to support scenario development using current Systems Toolkit (STK) capabilities and development within the Paladin suite of tools and will conduct operational acceptance testing of government-approved third-party M&S tools and capabilities. The M&S Developer will also support USSF exercise events (e.g., planning conferences, rehearsal of concept (ROC) drills, and exercise execution. Location: This position is at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, and requires on-site support.PRIMARY DUTIES:Collaborate with internal USSF exercise planners and external stakeholders to determine USSF exercise-related M&S requirements.Create orbital and terrestrial models and simulations using SWARM, STK, Paladin, and other applicable tools to develop M&S scenarios required to execute USSF exercises and mission-focused events.Support sustainment of software operations through interaction with Linux based virtual machines and Docker container management.Assist with developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for operational testing and acceptance of new M&S capabilities to determine the applicability of specialized or third-party M&S capabilities to meet USSF exercise requirements.Identify gaps and shortfalls in current M&S tools and recommend solutions to provide timely, realistic exercise capabilities.Provide assistance to USSF exercise planning conferences, coordination meetings, training events, etc.Participate as part of the Exercise Control Group (ECG) and White Cell, as required, for various exercises and mission-focused events.Capture, analyze, and report observations and lessons learned identified during the design, planning, and execution of exercises and mission-focused events.Carry out tasks as directed by contract leadership required to ensure mission success.REQUIREMENTS:Experience using STK, ODTK, and other M&S tools to plan analysis of orbital maneuvers, build functional orbital and space terrestrial models (e.g., space domain awareness (SDA), communications, electronic warfare, directed energy), and develop exercise scenarios.Experience supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of national security space-related problems.Experience in space M&S capabilities for system evaluation and mission effectiveness.Experience (i.e., a basic proficiency) in coding languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, Perl)Experience (i.e., a basic proficiency) in interacting with Linux operating systems through the Terminal, managing Docker and/or Kubernetes deployments, or other similar management of software through a command line interface.Experience in orbit analysis and prediction.This position requires limited travel (1 week/year)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience managing M&S projects from initial design to completion.Level III certified in STKPreviously certified Orbital AnalystGraduate of Space 300 and the 319 CTS/ASOPS Advanced Orbital Mechanics coursesCompTIA Security+ certification or similar cybersecurity or Information Technology certifications.RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 10-15 years working in or for DoD organizations.EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited institution. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI Security RequiredABOUT US: At MCSG Technologies, we believe the path to success begins by empowering our employees to do what is best for our customers. This helps create value for our customers and business partners through efficiencies and cost-effective relationships that are built on trust, while delivering on-time and within budget. Our company ethos is simple Empowered to serve our customers, our communities, our colleagues. If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at www.mcsgtech.com or find us on Glassdoor.BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more. Learn more about MCSG Technologies benefits: https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/.COLORADO'S EQUAL PAY ACT: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, and key skills.EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-10 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: The United States government may require that all employees, plus all contract employees performing services on behalf of the federal government, be fully vaccinate