Modeling & Simulation Scientist

DCS Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Mentorship and DCS University

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Scientist-Engineer to support Air & Space Technology. Help shape the future of national defense by building and analyzing AFSIM-based simulations that guide real decisions for Air & Space missions.

Role involves developing digital engineering pipelines, integrating diverse models, and working with AFRL researchers to turn ideas into simulated reality. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar.
• 8 years of experience in a technical field.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language.
• Experience with at least one simulation framework such as AFSIM, NGTS, JSE, or similar.
• Familiarity with MBSE, AI/ML, or databases.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate AFSIM models representing aircraft, weapons, sensors, EW, ISR, and comms systems.
• Develop digital engineering pipelines using scripting, automation, and DevSecOps.
• Analyze mission outcomes, optimize performance, and identify insights.
• Collaborate with AFRL researchers to turn ideas into simulated reality.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

Programming language

Simulation framework (AFSIM/NGTS/JSE)

MBSE/AI/ML/Databases

Communication & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Git

Job description

DCS is looking for a Modeling and Simulation Scientist - Engineer to support our Air & Space Technology sector. Join DCS Corporation and help shape the future of national defense by bringing bold ideas, cuttingedge modeling, and advanced simulation to life. As a 100% employeeowned company, our people drive our innovation-every engineer, scientist, and analyst has a direct impact on the mission.

DCS is a leader in digital engineering, advanced modeling & simulation, autonomous systems, EW, space technologies, and nextgeneration weapons development. Our teams support AFRL, the Air Force, the Space Force, and national security programs that define the future battlespace.

In this role, YOU will help engineer the technologies of tomorrow by building, integrating, and analyzing AFSIMbased simulations that guide real decisions for Air & Space missions. Your curiosity, creativity, and technical skill directly influence future capabilities.

Why This Role Matters:

You help shape how future aircraft, weapons, sensors, and autonomous systems behave in realworld mission environments.

Your simulations drive highimpact research at AFRL.

Your work supports warfighters, researchers, and national decisionmakers.

Essential Job Functions:

Build and integrate AFSIM models that represent aircraft, weapons, sensors, EW, ISR, and comms systems.

Develop digital engineering pipelines using scripting, automation, and modern DevSecOps.

Analyze mission outcomes, optimize performance, and identify gamechanging insights.

Work handson with AFRL researchers to turn ideas into simulated reality.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g. Aerospace Engineer, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar) with 8 years of experience.

Experience with at least one programming or scripting language.

Experience with at least one simulation framework such as AFSIM, NGTS, JSE or similar.

Familiarity with MBSE, AI/ML, or databases

Strong communication and problemsolving skills.

Desired Skills:

Active Secret clearance.

5-10 years of digital engineering, simulation, or defense experience.

Knowledge of military platforms, TTPs, CONOPS, and missionlevel analysis.

Experience with Git, Agile, and DevSecOps.

Why DCS is an Exceptional Place to Build Your Career:

100% employeeowned-your impact matters.

Work alongside experts shaping nextgeneration defense technologies.

Access to mentorship, technical learning, and DCS University.

Competitive benefits and longterm career stability.

If you're driven by innovation, inspired by meaningful missions, and excited to engineer the future-DCS is where you belong.