Principal / Senior Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 108,800 - 203,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office seeks a Principal System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer in Baltimore, MD. The role involves performance engineering, software integration, and analysis within radar systems, requiring a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in modeling, programming, and DoD testing. The position offers a competitive salary from $108,800 to $203,600, along with benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience or Master's with 3 years in relevant fields.
• U.S. Citizenship required and must maintain clearance.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Apply performance engineering for simulation and analysis.
• Validate simulations against real-world data.
• Develop and improve performance models and tools.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on issues and designs.

Skills

Modeling and simulation

Programming (Python, C/C++)

Data analysis and statistics

High-performance computing

DoD testing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related fields

Master's degree in STEM or related fields

PhD in STEM or related fields

Tools

Linux/Windows scripting

JMP

R

Job description

Overview

Position: Principal System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer / Senior Principal System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis EngineerLocation: Baltimore, MD – 100% on-site.Relocation assistance may be available. Travel up to 10% of the time is required. Positions require a DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate delivery of capabilities by applying performance engineering, software integration, and test activities using credible modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis.
• Perform system and software performance analysis across all phases of radar systems engineering, validating simulations against real‑world IQ data.
• Execute performance-focused modeling and simulation on high-performance computing grids, conduct trade studies, and produce systems engineering documentation.
• Support software integration and radar mode validation by ensuring consistency between modeled environments and operational data.
• Link system and subsystem requirements to performance metrics, define and verify interfaces, and support integration and test activities during development.
• Plan, generate, and execute verification and validation artifacts, including test plans, procedures, and data review packages.
• Develop and improve performance models, simulation frameworks, and analysis tools, including physics-based radar, threat, environment, and command‑and‑control models.
• Apply large-scale data analytics, probability, statistics, and design-of-experiments techniques to evaluate system performance and design robustness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (M&S, software, radar modes, systems integration & test) to diagnose issues, recommend design changes, and ensure performance requirements are met.
• Prepare and present technical material for internal and external briefings, reviews, and readiness events.
• Innovate and improve MSE&A products, workflows, and integration/test approaches.
• Develop advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools to explore and communicate performance results.

Qualifications – Principal Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, or related technical fields; additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain SAP access.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C/C++), scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.
• Hands‑on experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, developmental testing, and weapon test planning and execution.

Qualifications – Senior Principal Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, or related technical fields; additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain SAP access.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C/C++), scripting in Linux/Windows environments, statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.
• Deep knowledge of DoD testing and acquisition principles, developmental testing, and weapon test planning and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Active Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience with JMP, R, or other domain-specific environments for data exploration, visualization, and analysis.
• Domain experience in RF, EOIR, Communications, or related systems simulations.
• Knowledge of optimal estimation theory, adaptive signal processing, and system engineering integration & test processes.
• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies and optimizing multiple subsystem performance.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience.

Benefits

• Health plan, savings plan, paid time off, and additional benefits including education assistance, training and development.
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Competitive salary within the range of $108,800 to $203,600, with annual bonuses and potential long-term incentives for senior roles.
• Extensive professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.