Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer – EMSO/Defense

Footbridge Federal; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a modeling and simulation engineer in Bloomington, IN. You will build and integrate simulation components using Python, C, and MATLAB, focusing on electromagnetic spectrum operations and strategic defense systems.

Responsibilities include V&V of models, developing operational scenarios, merging model elements, and presenting findings. Strong engineering background and DoD certifications are required. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 7+ years of modeling and simulation engineering experience.
• Advanced proficiency with AFSIM and exposure to STK, NGTS, or Builder.
• Strong programming in Python, C, or MATLAB.
• DoD 8140/CWF compliant certification (Security+ CE).
• Solid foundation in systems engineering, model integration, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate simulation components using Python, C, and MATLAB.
• Support simulations focused on EMSO and defense systems.
• Perform V&V of models and document results in technical reports.
• Develop operational scenarios and merge model elements.
• Oversee project timelines, author documentation, and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Active TS/SCI security clearance

7+ years experience in modeling and

AFSIM proficiency

Python, C, or MATLAB

DoD 8140/CWF certification

Systems engineering fundamentals

Bachelor's degree in engineering/sc

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

Tools

STK

NGTS

Builder

C++

Java

Job description

Footbridge Federal is seeking a modeling and simulation engineer in Bloomington, IN. You will build and integrate simulation components using Python, C, and MATLAB, focusing on electromagnetic spectrum operations and strategic defense systems.

Responsibilities include V&V of models, developing operational scenarios, merging model elements, and presenting findings. Strong engineering background and DoD certifications are required. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.