Simulation Engineer - Advanced Framework for Simulation and Integration Modeling (AFSIM)

Scientific Research Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking an AFSIM Simulation Engineer in Wisconsin to develop and analyze physics-based mission simulations. The role involves executing AFSIM models for mission effectiveness assessments and integrating various system elements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and five or more years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of modeling and simulation experience supporting system-level or mission-level analysis.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing AFSIM models.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large simulation datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and analyze physics-based mission simulations using AFSIM.
• Conduct verification and validation of AFSIM models against MBSE-defined assumptions.
• Collaborate with various teams to maintain digital thread continuity.

Skills

Modeling and simulation experience

AFSIM models development

Mission-level analysis

Python programming

C++ programming

MATLAB programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field

Job description

Description

The AFSIM Simulation Engineer develops, executes, and analyzes physics-based mission simulations using the Advanced Framework for Simulation and Integration Modeling (AFSIM). This role supports mission effectiveness assessments, experimentation, and Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) events by implementing MBSE-derived SysML views (requirements, functional threads, physical architectures, and interfaces) as AFSIM inputs to evaluate sensor-to-shooter kill chains and operational effects, including EMSO-relevant influences.

• Developing, modifying, and executing AFSIM models derived from MBSE SysML artifacts, including mission threads, functional flows, system architectures, and interface definitions
• Analyzing blue vs. red kill chains, system interactions, and mission-level effects across integrated sensor, shooter, and command elements
• Translating MBSE handoff artifacts (requirements allocations, activity diagrams, block definitions, internal block diagrams) into executable AFSIM entities, behaviors, and interactions
• Integrating sensor, RF, EW, weapon, and platform models consistent with MBSE-defined system boundaries, interfaces, and architectural assumptions
• Supporting experimentation, test events, and LVC exercises focused on validating system architectures, mission threads, and kill-chain performance
• Conducting verification and validation of AFSIM models against MBSE-defined assumptions, constraints, and system definitions
• Performing statistical and analytical assessments of mission outcomes and kill-chain performance drivers, producing analysis products that trace back to system design and architecture decisions
• Collaborating with MBSE, LVC, and other modeling and simulation teams to maintain digital thread continuity from SysML models through AFSIM simulations to analysis reports and T&E artifacts

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, operations research, or related technical field
• Five or more years of modeling and simulation experience supporting system-level or mission-level analysis
• Hands‑on experience developing and executing AFSIM models
• Strong understanding of mission-level analysis, system architectures, and kill‑chain dynamics
• Ability to interpret and analyze large simulation datasets and trace results back to system requirements and architecture drivers

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting DoD platforms or hardware‑centric mission systems within an MBSE‑driven development environment
• Experience executing sensor‑to‑shooter or effects‑based kill‑chain analysis tied directly to system architecture trades
• Experience supporting DoD test, evaluation, or experimentation activities using MBSE‑informed scenarios and architectures
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or MATLAB

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• No travel required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with a company match; life insurance; vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually; 11 paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; and a work environment that encourages excellence.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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