Simulation Engineer with Security Clearance

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

Location: Reston, VA Clearance Requirement: Secret Salary Range: $80,000-$150,000

Job Description and Responsibilities

Data Machines seeks an energetic Simulation Engineer with the desire to work with our team supporting the development and production of cutting-edge defense and intelligence simulation capabilities. The ideal candidate will use operations research and software development skills to encode custom agent behaviors and interfaces for, and apply Artificial Intelligence and Machines Learning to, discrete event simulations, creating interfaces between the simulation and external software, and use statistical routines to conduct post-processing of simulation-generated data and provide insights in machine-readable and human-readable formats. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, software development experience, and an excitement for cutting-edge defense and intelligence capabilities. Join us as we work to solve some of the industry's biggest challenges. Data Machines fosters a culture of professional growth and development in a collaborative, open environment.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience encoding one of the following: AFSIM, NGTS, OneSAF, GCAM, Command PE, STORM
• Experience with distributed simulations
• TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Education

• BS in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or other closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline.