Senior Level Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer

Peraton; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is looking for a Senior MS&A Engineer to lead modeling and simulation efforts critical to national missions. With responsibilities ranging from mentoring engineers to contributing to advanced data analysis, this role is pivotal in delivering timely GEOINT products. Competitive benefits include enhanced coverage, generous PTO, and an attractive bonus plan.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage

25 days of PTO accrued annually

Eligible for bonus plan

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience modeling complex systems.
• Hands-on experience in programming (Python, R, C++, MATLAB).
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and application of advanced models and simulations.
• Provide guidance in modeling NGA architectures and metrics.
• Mentor Mid- and Junior-level engineers.

Skills

Modeling complex System-of-Systems (SoS)

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Cloud-based environments

Python

R

C++

MATLAB

Machine learning

Operations Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related STEM

Job description

Responsibilities

Overall Assignment Description:Senior-level MS&A Engineers lead the development and execution of modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts in support of mission stakeholders, analysts, and warfighters. This role plays a critical part in defining and analyzing system and data requirements that enable the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to deliver timely, accurate, and mission-relevant GEOINT products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and application of advanced models, simulations, tools, and algorithms to uncover patterns, trends, and insights from large-scale data (Big Data).

• Provide strategic guidance in modeling NGA architectures, system requirements, and performance metrics, while aligning with NSG strategies and the future vision for GEOINT capabilities.

• Direct the creation and use of models that support performance analyses, design trade-offs, alternative evaluations, and capability assessments within existing NSG and cloud-based environments.

• Mentor and oversee Mid- and Junior-level MS&A Engineers, providing technical direction and quality assurance across projects.

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related STEM field, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• Experience and Technical Skills:

  • 12+ years of experience modeling complex System-of-Systems (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments across cloud, on-premise, or hybrid infrastructures.

  • Knowledge of tool development and usage in cloud-based environments.

  • Hands-on programming or scientific computing experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, R, C++, or MATLAB.

  • Practical experience with NGA/NRO joint integration activities.

  • Working knowledge of NGA Infrastructure and Program Office (IPO) environments.

  • Acitve TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Education:Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline.

• Advanced Skills and Experience:

  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts, tools, and languages.

  • Experience with machine learning applications and techniques.

  • Senior-level experience in Operations Research methodologies.

  • Demonstrated MS&A experience for solutions utilizing:

    • Cloud-based technologies

    • Structured and unstructured Big Data

    • Automation, augmentation, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.