Remote Modeling & Simulation Architect - AI Digital Twins

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in the United States seeks a Modeling and Simulation Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced M&S environments for NAS modernization under the BNATCS program. This role will drive AI-enabled digital twins, MBSE-driven architectures, and performance assessments across complex aviation systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in M&S and aerospace, strong leadership, and a track record delivering enterprise-scale simulations while mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in modeling & simulation, MBSE, and aviation systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of technical teams.
• Experience designing AI/ML frameworks and digital twins.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead enterprise Modeling & Simulation solutions for FAA modernization and BNATCS.
• Design AI-enabled digital twin environments and simulation frameworks for NAS operations and modernization scenarios.
• Apply MBSE to support system design, integration, and verification activities.
• Lead technical teams and mentor engineers and analysts involved in modeling, simulation, and digital engineering efforts.
• Develop simulation models and analytical frameworks to assess system performance, risk, and operational outcomes across complex aviation environments.
• Integrate AI/ML techniques into modeling and simulation platforms to enable predictive analysis, scenario testing, and decision support.
• Conduct risk and performance analyses using simulation outputs to support FAA program decisions and operational planning.
• Collaborate with FAA stakeholders, systems engineers, and program leadership to translate operational needs into simulation-based solutions.
• Evaluate manufacturing, system integration, and operational considerations through simulation to improve lifecycle planning and deployment strategies.
• Provide architectural oversight for simulation infrastructure, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and compliance with FAA engineering standards.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, simulation results, and architectural recommendations to FAA leadership and program stakeholders.
• Support program strategy and business development activities by contributing technical expertise to proposals and solution development.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

MBSE

AI frameworks

Digital Twin architectures

Leadership

Aerospace/FAA knowledge

System performance modeling

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Public Trust clearance

Job description

Peraton in the United States seeks a Modeling and Simulation Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced M&S environments for NAS modernization under the BNATCS program. This role will drive AI-enabled digital twins, MBSE-driven architectures, and performance assessments across complex aviation systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in M&S and aerospace, strong leadership, and a track record delivering enterprise-scale simulations while mentoring teams.