Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer (SME)

Arenatechnologies; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Senior/SME to support Space and Intelligence Division initiatives. The role focuses on developing digital models, running simulations, and delivering analytic results for high-priority national security programs.

Candidates should have 10+ years in operations research or MBSE, strong data visualization skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. Colorado Springs-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• 10+ years in OR, M&S, or MBSE.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization using Excel, Python, or R.
• Willingness to report to Colorado Springs full-time.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital models of complex real-world systems.
• Design, build, and execute simulations.
• Analyze large datasets with analytic methods.
• Prepare presentations and reports for sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's degree

Tools

Cameo

AFSIM

STK

MATLAB

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Senior/SME to support Space and Intelligence Division initiatives. The role focuses on developing digital models, running simulations, and delivering analytic results for high-priority national security programs.

Candidates should have 10+ years in operations research or MBSE, strong data visualization skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. Colorado Springs-based, on-site position.