Senior Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Architect

Amentum; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Architect to support critical programs at NSWC Crane, Indiana. This full-time position will focus on decomposing military mission scenarios, leading development teams, and ensuring the effectiveness of M&S toolsets.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree. The role requires a Secret Clearance, with preferred qualifications in systems engineering and military modeling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an engineering job or scientific research job.
• 5+ years of experience integrating digital models to predict system-of-systems performance.
• 1+ years of experience working in a secure integrated data environment.
• Must have an Active US Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Decompose military mission scenarios into logical threads.
• Plan and design M&S toolsets for mission stressors.
• Lead a development team to build and integrate M&S toolsets.
• Test the fidelity of M&S toolsets.

Skills

Experience in engineering or scientific research

Integrating digital models

Working in secure integrated data environments

Familiar with AFSIM

Familiar with ITASE

Familiar with Matlab

Familiar with Python

Familiar with SysML models

Education

Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Senior Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Architect

• R0151845
• On Site

• Crane, Indiana, United States

• Full time

Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are hiring a Senior Level M&S Architect to support key programs at NSWC Crane. This position will be based on-site at NWSC Crane. Check out our website: https://www.amentumcareers.com/crane-indiana-jobs

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Decompose military mission scenarios into logical threads that can be represented with digital models

• Plan and design M&S toolsets to predict mission stressors and wargaming outcomes

• Plan and design computer processing and cybersecurity protocol to run M&S toolsets

• Plan and design data analysis and visualization of M&S results

• Lead a development team to build and integrate M&S toolsets

• Review and approve technical documentation and design changes

• Test the fidelity of M&S toolsets

• Orchestrate M&S toolsets to run virtual wargaming events

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in an engineering job or scientific research job

• 5+ years of experience integrating digital models to predict system-of-systems performance

• 1+ years of experience working in a secure integrated data environment

• Familiar with (or similar):

  • AFSIM

  • ITASE

  • Matlab

  • Python

  • SysML models

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited engineering program, or computer science major, or mathematics major.

• Must have an Active US Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI US Government Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret/ TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a systems engineering job or mission engineering job

• Experience with military mission scenario modeling

• Experience testing digital models or software products

• Experience with radar, electronic surveillance, and radio datalinks

• Experience with missile guidance and missile countermeasures

Salary Range $145,000 - $220,000 per year

Compensation Details:

Salary Range $145,000 - $220,000 per year

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

01/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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