Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Operations Analysis

HIKINEX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity package

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

PTO flexibility

Relocation assistance

Job summary

HIKINEX in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support operational analysis and mission effectiveness studies. The role involves executing simulations to evaluate defense systems like sensors and missiles.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background, 5+ years in defense or aerospace, and experience with simulation tools like AFSIM and MATLAB. A competitive compensation package, healthcare, and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of mission analysis and operational kill chains.
• Experience with operational simulation tools and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mission-level modeling and simulation studies.
• Evaluate system performance in defense scenarios.
• Develop Python/MATLAB tools for automation and data analysis.

Skills

Analytical capability

Statistical experience

Simulation software experience

Python programming

MATLAB programming

Operational analysis

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

AFSIM

ESAMS

STK

Brawler

Job description

HIKINEX in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support operational analysis and mission effectiveness studies. The role involves executing simulations to evaluate defense systems like sensors and missiles.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background, 5+ years in defense or aerospace, and experience with simulation tools like AFSIM and MATLAB. A competitive compensation package, healthcare, and relocation assistance are offered.