Senior Mission Simulation Engineer (AFSIM)

Leidos; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Mission Engineering Analyst to develop advanced multi-domain simulations within the AFSIM framework, focusing on space, air, maritime, and ground systems. You will collaborate with SMEs and engineers to deliver validated models and influential analyses for defense programs.

The role requires DoD experience, strong Python or MATLAB skills, and a TS clearance eligibility. 50% in-office work is required at San Diego or other listed locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field; 8+ years experience.
• Master's degree in the above areas; 6+ years acceptable.
• 4+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis; preferably using AFSIM.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB.
• Deep understanding of military operations at mission/campaign level (DoD).
• Agile DevSecOps familiarity; strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop models of multi-domain systems in mission-level simulations using AFSIM.
• Create advanced models of space, air, maritime, and ground systems.
• Conduct model evaluation and validation.
• Analyze simulation results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs, software engineers, and analysts to maximize productivity.
• Document development processes and best practices.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Agile DevSecOps

Analytical thinking

Communication

DoD domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Physics/CS)

Master's degree (Engineering/Physics/CS)

Tools

AFSIM

C

C++

R

Java

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Leidos seeks a Mission Engineering Analyst to develop advanced multi-domain simulations within the AFSIM framework, focusing on space, air, maritime, and ground systems. You will collaborate with SMEs and engineers to deliver validated models and influential analyses for defense programs.

The role requires DoD experience, strong Python or MATLAB skills, and a TS clearance eligibility. 50% in-office work is required at San Diego or other listed locations.