Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Weapon Systems Analysis

Saalex Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Benefit

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to provide advanced M&S support for weapon systems across the acquisition lifecycle. You will develop, validate, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate performance, sensor capabilities, and mission effectiveness.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in M&S, systems analysis, or related defense programs, with a TS clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting Modeling & Simulation, systems analysis, test and evaluation, or defense acquisition programs.
• Experience developing, validating, executing, or analyzing high-fidelity simulations to assess performance.
• Flight test planning, data reduction, and post-test analysis experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting VV&A activities and producing technical reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced M&S support for weapon systems throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop, validate, execute, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate performance.
• Conduct flight test analysis, data reduction, and performance assessment.
• Perform digital image/data analysis to support testing and evaluation activities.
• Design and run simulation experiments using statistical methods.
• Support VV&A efforts through simulation and analysis activities.
• Assess weapon effects, survivability, and performance characteristics.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support development and testing.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Systems analysis

Test and evaluation

Weapon systems engineering

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

VV&A

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, OR related technical discipline

Master's degree in a related technical field is preferred

Tools

High-fidelity simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to provide advanced M&S support for weapon systems across the acquisition lifecycle. You will develop, validate, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate performance, sensor capabilities, and mission effectiveness.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in M&S, systems analysis, or related defense programs, with a TS clearance.