Modeling & Simulation Engineer

DCS Corp; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a motivated MS&A engineer to join our employee‑owned team. You will build military models, develop dynamic scripting, and craft scenarios that reflect authentic operational conditions; work closely with pilots, technologists, and domain experts.

You’ll apply analytical methods, contribute to defense challenges, and collaborate with agile software teams. A TS clearance and a BS in a technical field plus 2+ years of experience are required; travel may be

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer-related requirements.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply analytical and scientific methods.
• Scripting or programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed military models and entities in AFSIM.
• Develop dynamic scripting for realistic behaviors and interactions.
• Craft mission scenarios reflecting authentic operational conditions.
• Support MS&A study design and execution using AFSIM.
• Collaborate with pilots, technologists, and domain experts.
• Analyze simulation results and present insights to stakeholders.
• Work with agile software teams to enhance MS&A solutions.
• Coordinate with study leads and customers to refine technical approaches.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS clearance

Strong communication

Analytical methods

Scripting or programming

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

BS degree in engineering/science/math

Tools

AFSIM

Python

C++

STK

Job description

At DCS, people come first. As an employee‑owned company, every person contributes to and shares in our success. We take pride in being a place where innovators, problem‑solvers, and builders of the future can thrive. If you’re looking for a role where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your work directly supports mission‑critical decisions, you’ll feel right at home here.

You’ll join a tight‑knit Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) team known for collaboration, creativity, and a genuine passion for solving complex defense challenges. We foster an environment where you can grow your technical strengths, explore new tools, and work side‑by‑side with experts who are eager to share knowledge. Together, we tackle projects that influence next‑generation military capabilities and shape the future of national defense.

Essential Job Functions:

• Build detailed military models and entities in AFSIM
• Develop dynamic scripting for realistic behaviors and interactions
• Craft mission scenarios that reflect authentic operational conditions
• Support MS&A study design and execution using AFSIM
• Partner closely with pilots, technologists, and domain experts
• Analyze simulation results and present insights to stakeholders
• Work with agile software teams to enhance MS&A solutions
• Collaborating with study leads & customers to refine technical approaches

You’ll be part of a culture that values curiosity, continuous learning, and teamwork, where people genuinely enjoy working together and supporting each other's success.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply analytical and scientific methods.
• Scripting or programming experience.
• Ability to work well within collaborative teams.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Desired Skills:

• MS degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI or higher.
• Experience using AFSIM for system modeling and/or scenario development.
• Exposure to STK, JMP, Python, C++, or R.
• Familiarity with modern U.S. and foreign military systems.