Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer – Weapon Systems

Saalex; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Options

Job summary

Saalex is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Ridgecrest, CA. The selected candidate will provide advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and systems analysis support for weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle, and perform data-driven analysis to inform engineering decisions.

Responsibilities include developing, validating, executing high-fidelity simulations, conducting flight test analysis, and delivering technical reports and briefings to program stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Modeling & Simulation, systems analysis, test and evaluation, or related defense programs.
• Experience developing, validating, executing, or analyzing high-fidelity simulations used to assess system performance.
• Experience applying statistical, analytical, and experimental design techniques to support simulation studies and performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced Modeling & Simulation support for weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop, validate, execute, and analyze high-fidelity simulations to evaluate performance, sensor capabilities, tactical employment, and mission effectiveness.
• Conduct flight test planning, pre/post-test analysis, data reduction, and performance assessment.
• Perform digital image processing and data analysis to support testing and evaluation activities.
• Design and execute simulation experiments using statistical and analytical methods.
• Support VV&A efforts through simulation and analysis activities.
• Assess terminal effectiveness, lethality, vulnerability, survivability, blast effects, and weapon effects performance.
• Analyze engineering and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop technical reports, briefings, and analysis packages for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support system development, testing, and evaluation.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Systems analysis

Test & evaluation

Weapon systems engineering

Defense acquisition programs

Statistical methods

VV&A

Technical reporting

Flight test analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics/math/CS/OR/DS

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Saalex is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Ridgecrest, CA. The selected candidate will provide advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and systems analysis support for weapon systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle, and perform data-driven analysis to inform engineering decisions.

Responsibilities include developing, validating, executing high-fidelity simulations, conducting flight test analysis, and delivering technical reports and briefings to program stakeholders.