Simulation Engineer – AI-Driven Defense Simulations

Data Machines; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Machines in Reston, VA is seeking an energetic Simulation Engineer to develop and productionize defense and intelligence simulations. You will encode custom agent behaviors, interfaces, and apply AI/ML to discrete event simulations.

Candidates should have a BS in a quantitative field and experience in Python, C++, or C#, plus a SECRET clearance. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and innovative problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline.
• Experience encoding functions in Python, C++, or C#
• SECRET clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement discrete event simulations and interfaces with external software.
• Apply AI/ML to simulation data and provide insights in machine-readable and human-readable formats.
• Collaborate with team to meet defense and intelligence capability goals.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Education

BS in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or related quantitative field

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

OneSAF

GCAM

Command PE

STORM

Job description

Data Machines in Reston, VA is seeking an energetic Simulation Engineer to develop and productionize defense and intelligence simulations. You will encode custom agent behaviors, interfaces, and apply AI/ML to discrete event simulations.

Candidates should have a BS in a quantitative field and experience in Python, C++, or C#, plus a SECRET clearance. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and innovative problem solving in a fast-paced environment.