Senior AFSIM Developer

The Amatriot Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking a Senior AFSIM Engineer in Arlington, VA, to support Modeling and Simulation for a U.S. Navy program. This role involves developing and leading AFSIM-based solutions to enhance Electronic Warfare and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of modeling and simulation experience, extensive AFSIM development expertise, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, with direct AFSIM development experience.
• Proven ability to develop and customize AFSIM models, not only execute simulations.
• Experience serving in a team lead or technical leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom AFSIM solutions.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and analysts as a technical lead.
• Analyze simulation outputs and provide actionable insights to government stakeholders.

Skills

Programming skills (C++, Python)

AFSIM development expertise

Engineering judgment

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field

Tools

STK

NGTS

Builder

Job description

Location

Pentagon - Arlington, VA

Security Clearance

TS Minimum, TS/SCI preferred

Job Type

Full-Time

Target Salary Range

$150,000-200,000

This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

The Amatriot Group is seeking a Senior AFSIM Engineer to support Modeling and Simulation efforts for a U.S. Navy program. This role is focused on developing, customizing, and leading AFSIM‑based solutions in support of Electronic Warfare and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations. This is not a user‑level role; the ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving the development of advanced simulation architectures, custom models, and mission‑level analysis capabilities. The position requires strong engineering judgment, hands‑on AFSIM development expertise, and the ability to lead small teams and interface directly with government stakeholders.

AFSIM Development and Simulation Architecture

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom AFSIM solutions to support mission analysis and system evaluation.
• Develop and extend custom models, behaviors, and plugins within AFSIM to meet evolving mission requirements.
• Architect and execute complex simulation scenarios supporting Electronic Warfare, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, and multi‑domain operations.
• Integrate AFSIM with other modeling and analysis tools, such as STK, NGTS, Builder, or other mission‑level frameworks.

Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a technical lead for AFSIM‑based efforts, providing guidance to junior engineers and analysts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align modeling efforts with system requirements and operational objectives.
• Analyze simulation outputs and provide actionable insights, technical reports, and briefings to government stakeholders.
• Communicate with government stakeholders in support of technical and mission objectives.

Programming, Automation, and Systems Engineering

• Apply programming expertise, including Python, C++, or similar languages, to support automation, data processing, and tool integration.
• Support model‑based systems engineering activities where applicable.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, with direct AFSIM development experience.
• Proven ability to develop and customize AFSIM models, not only execute simulations.
• Experience serving in a team lead or technical leadership capacity.
• Experience supporting DoD programs, ideally within Electronic Warfare, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, or intelligence domains.

Skills

• Strong programming skills, such as C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Strong engineering judgment and hands‑on AFSIM development expertise.
• Ability to lead small teams and interface directly with government stakeholders.
• Ability to work on‑site in Crane, Indiana and collaborate in a classified environment.

Certifications

• Must be willing to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start.

Clearance

• Minimum TS clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Deep familiarity with AFSIM architecture, scripting, and plugin development.
• Experience integrating AFSIM with mission‑level or constructive simulation environments.
• Knowledge of electronic warfare, RF systems, or spectrum operations.
• Experience with MBSE tools such as SysML, Cameo, or MagicDraw.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.