Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Missile Defense)

Mtsi Va; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

ESOP

401k match

Bonus program

Job summary

MTSI seeks a motivated engineer with extensive modeling and simulation experience to support high-fidelity weapon system concepts for national defense. You will develop C++ models for fire control, kinematics, and system performance, and run large-scale simulations to assess GNC and engagement effectiveness.

Collaborate with GNC engineers, produce analytical reports and visualizations, and contribute to tool enhancements and scenario development for DoD programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of modeling & simulation experience.
• Proficient in C++ and object-oriented design.
• Experience with 6-DOF simulations, fire control, or GNC concepts.
• Familiarity with AFSIM, MATLAB, and Python.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-level modeling and simulation of weapon systems using AFSIM and related tools.
• Develop and maintain C++ models for fire control, engagement kinematics, and missile system performance.
• Conduct performance analyses and scenario-based simulations to evaluate GNC and fire control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with GNC engineers to integrate models and run large-scale simulations.
• Produce analytical products, reports, briefings, and visualizations for DoD program decisions.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

C++ development

6-DOF simulations

GNC concepts

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS preferred

Tools

AFSIM

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

MTSI seeks a motivated engineer with extensive modeling and simulation experience to support high-fidelity weapon system concepts for national defense. You will develop C++ models for fire control, kinematics, and system performance, and run large-scale simulations to assess GNC and engagement effectiveness.

Collaborate with GNC engineers, produce analytical reports and visualizations, and contribute to tool enhancements and scenario development for DoD programs.