Modeling Simulation Engineer, Associate Principal

Astrion; Dahlgren Center (VA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking two Modeling Simulation Engineers, Senior, to join NSWCDD support in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on developing and evaluating high-fidelity models for missile trajectories and system effects, applying advanced mathematics and simulation techniques.

The position requires SECRET clearance, a strong background in ballistic missile modeling, and experience with real-time embedded simulation environments. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ten years of relevant experience in engineering/technical fields.
• Minimum ten years of demonstrated experience in advanced mathematical modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience developing complex mathematical equations for large-scale simulations.
• Experience with aerodynamics as applied to ballistic missile trajectory simulations.
• Experience performing weapon-system error analysis and applying estimation theory.
• Experience developing mathematical simulations for ballistic missile trajectories with high-level languages.
• Experience applying numerical methods and large-scale computer analysis.
• Experience developing or supporting real-time embedded systems and distributed processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze complex mathematical models and simulations for ballistic missile trajectories.
• Apply aerodynamics, numerical methods, estimation theory, and error analysis to engineering problems.
• Develop, modify, and evaluate 3-DOF and 6-DOF trajectory simulation models.
• Create higher-level software supporting large-scale simulations and analysis.
• Develop and maintain database programs and data-structure based apps.
• Analyze results and document findings and performance of models.
• Support real-time embedded simulation software and systems.
• Design distributed-processing and multitasking applications for large-scale environments.
• Review technical designs and provide engineering recommendations.

Skills

Ballistic missile modeling

Advanced mathematical modeling

Simulation development

Numerical methods

Weapon-system analysis

C/C++/Fortran

High-performance computing

Real-time embedded systems

Data structures

3-DOF/6-DOF simulations

Aerodynamics basics for missiles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/technical

10+ years experience in modeling/simulation

Master’s or doctoral degree in related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Fortran

C/C++

Job description

Overview

Modeling Simulation Engineer, SeniorLOCATION: Dahlgren, VAJOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: SECRETCERTIFICATION: n/aTRAVEL: Up to 15%

SALARY RANGE: $172k - $258k

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for two Modeling Simulation Engineer, Senior to join our team supporting NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This position will apply advanced mathematical and scientific methods to develop, evaluate, and maintain high-fidelity models used to analyze missile trajectories, system performance, and weapon-system effects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; or ten (10) years of demonstrated knowledge and subject matter expertise relevant to the supported technical discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in advanced mathematical modeling, simulation, and scientific/engineering analysis.
• Experience developing complex mathematical equations for large-scale simulations.
• Experience with aerodynamics as applied to ballistic missile trajectory simulations.
• Experience performing weapon-system error analysis and applying optimal estimation theory.
• Experience developing mathematical simulations and models for ballistic missile trajectories using higher-level computer languages and structured programming techniques.
• Experience applying numerical methods and large-scale computer analysis to solve complex mathematical problems.
• Experience developing database programs or other applications using advanced data structures.
• Experience developing or performing quality assurance on 3-DOF and 6-DOF ballistic missile trajectory simulation models.
• Experience developing or supporting real-time embedded computer systems, distributed processing, multitasking, digital computer circuitry, or digital network interfaces.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy strategic weapon or ballistic missile programs.
• Experience with high-fidelity missile modeling and simulation environments.
• Experience developing or evaluating six-degree-of-freedom missile or weapon-system simulations.
• Experience with C, C++, Fortran, MATLAB, Python, or comparable scientific computing languages.
• Experience with parallel, distributed, or high-performance computing environments supporting large-scale simulations.
• Experience with uncertainty quantification, statistical analysis, parameter estimation, or Monte Carlo simulation.
• Experience developing real-time or hardware-in-the-loop simulation capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and analyze complex mathematical models and simulations supporting ballistic missile trajectory analysis.
• Apply aerodynamics, numerical methods, optimal estimation theory, and weapon-system error analysis to complex engineering problems.
• Develop, modify, and evaluate3-DOF and 6-DOF ballistic missile trajectory simulation models.
• Develop higher-level computer applications and structured software supporting large-scale mathematical simulations and engineering analysis.
• Develop and maintain database programs and applications using advanced data structures to support simulation and analysis activities.
• Analyze simulation results and document technical findings, engineering assessments, and model performance.
• Support development and quality assurance of real-time embedded simulation software and systems.
• Develop and evaluate distributed-processing and multitasking applications supporting large-scale simulation environments.
• Design and analyze digital computer circuitry, network interfaces, and peripheral interfaces supporting specialized simulation systems.
• Provide technical recommendations and engineering expertise during technical reviews and other engineering activities.