Senior AFSIM Developer & Mission Simulation Architect

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI seeks a Senior AFSIM Developer/Analyst to design, implement, and analyze mission-level simulations for DoD systems. You will extend AFSIM with scenario scripting, high-fidelity subsystem models, and C++ plugins to evaluate performance and mission effectiveness.

The role requires strong programming in C++ and Python, hands-on modeling experience, and the ability to work with data from threat and performance sources.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 7+ years hands‑on experience developing AFSIM models, scenarios, and plugins.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation principles including discrete‑event simulation, stochastic modeling, Monte Carlo techniques, and scenario‑based experimentation.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain AFSIM models, plugins, and simulation components to support advanced mission‑level analyses.
• Develop custom AFSIM behaviors, algorithms, and decision models (tasking logic, autonomy, federated multi‑domain behaviors, etc.).
• Integrate external data sources (threat models, performance data, signatures, environmental models) to improve simulation fidelity.
• Analyze simulation results and extract actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts to define simulation requirements and scenarios.
• Integrate new capabilities, algorithms, and data into AFSIM models to enhance simulation fidelity.
• Document simulation processes, methodologies, and results in technical reports and presentations.
• Support briefings and discussions with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

C++

Python

Problem solving

Communication skills

Discrete-event simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

AFSIM framework

MATLAB

STK

Job description

MTSI seeks a Senior AFSIM Developer/Analyst to design, implement, and analyze mission-level simulations for DoD systems. You will extend AFSIM with scenario scripting, high-fidelity subsystem models, and C++ plugins to evaluate performance and mission effectiveness.

The role requires strong programming in C++ and Python, hands-on modeling experience, and the ability to work with data from threat and performance sources.