Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Analyst. This role involves using advanced modeling techniques to support national defense initiatives, focusing on simulation for weapons, sensors, and systems performance analysis. Join a team known for interesting work and strong employee benefits as part of their commitment to growth and excellence.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually

Company funded ESOP

Qualifications

• Must have experience working on classified and special access programs.
• MS or PhD preferred with 10+ years of relevant technical experience sought.
• Experience in R&D and systems engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high fidelity level models for simulations.
• Provide Modeling and Simulation Analysis for strategic mission communications.
• Deliver metrics-based products and executive-level presentations.

Skills

Communication

Project Ownership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical field

Tools

C++

Python

Matlab

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Analyst to join our team.

This position can be located in Alexandria, VA., Huntsville, AL., Colorado Springs, CO., or Dayton, OH.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership:we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)is looking for a Modeling & Simulations Engineer / Analyst that possesses a solid working knowledge and experience base in the development and production of multi-fidelity closed-loop simulation capabilities for weapons, sensors, communications, directed energy, or Cyber systems to include electronic attack / electronic protection. The Candidate will work with a high bandwidth, multi-location team primarily developing AFSIM models for integration into kill web simulations. They will also produce analytical products detailing performance impacts that advanced technologies provide within the kill web.

Essential job functions will include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement mission-to-high fidelity level models for simulations to support strategy, technology/concept development, requirements, design, and test of communications equipment and systems.
• Develop signal processing algorithms for navigation and communication systems (radio navigation, wireless communications, vision navigation, satellite, etc.).
• Develop accurate computer modeling techniques for detecting, locating, and identifying communication signals.
• Provide Modeling and Simulation Analysis for strategic mission communications, satellite, and radio navigation signal generation.
• Model weapon system performance in real-world environments by analyzing critical sensor and weapon platforms, command, control, communications, and computers (C4) and decision processes.
• Provide mission level modeling execution using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM).
• Develop, apply, and evaluate state-of-the art navigation and communication technologies that highlight concept solutions across multiple domains (air, land, sea, space) and mission areas.
• Provide technical integration and implementation of other system simulation tools (e.g. missile or space vehicle six-degree-of-freedom, sensor/detector hardware) to analyze mission level communication technologies captured in AFSIM.
• Deliver metrics-based products and executive-level presentations and assist in producing simulation-driven visualizations.
• Support special studies as needed to include experimental efforts showing concept feasibility, analysis, data integration, and software development for communication technologies.
• Provide excellent customer support and demonstrate an ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical field required.
• Experience working on classified and special access programs.
• Experience with modern architecture frameworks and designs.
• Experience performing R&D, technology maturation and insertion, analysis, testing, and systems engineering.
• Must be highly motivated, adept at exploring and learning about new technologies and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight.
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, ability to develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships to leverage information and insights across key groups.
• Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated yet able to work well within a development team.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• MS or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Software development skills include but not limited to C++, Python, Matlab, and C.
• Experience working in Windows and Linux operating system environments.
• Experience with integration of models from different coding languages
• Experience with hypersonic advanced concepts and strategic missions
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), time sensitive targeting (TST), Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), and Missile Defense.

Security Clearance Level Required:

• Active Security Clearance required. Desired TS, SCI, SAP clearance.

Travel Requirement:

• 25% travel within the US will be required.

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