Systems Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Noblis, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Work-life programs

Job summary

Noblis seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a DoD program in the Washington, DC area with strong modeling and simulation focus on weapons effects, vulnerability analysis, and SE process management. Onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA.

You will lead AoA and trade-off studies, develop SE master schedules, and apply uncertainty analysis to quantify design margins. US citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance are required; prior DoD government contracting experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience with Modeling and Simulation.
• Hands-on experience with conventional weapons effects models and simulation toolsets in defense context.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, AoA, gap analysis, and trade-off studies within a DoD/government framework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability analysis and exploitation assessments for system performance and survivability.
• Lead and execute AoA and trade-off analyses to inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain the SE process framework and master schedule aligned with milestones.
• Perform gap analyses and propose solutions to close gaps in modeling/simulation capabilities.
• Apply uncertainty analysis to quantify design margins and communicate limits to stakeholders.
• Assess predictive capabilities of design margins and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Serve as cross-program integrator ensuring technical coherence and schedule adherence.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Vulnerability analysis

AoA analysis

Trade-off analysis

Uncertainty quantification

Systems engineering

Security clearance

DoD/government contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

CAMEO MBSE

DOORS

Job description

Responsibilities

**This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding.

** This will be an onsite position at Fort Belvoir, VA.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support a dynamic government contracting program in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) with a strong focus on conventional weapons effects, vulnerability analysis, and systems engineering process management. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert contributing to the full systems engineering lifecycle, driving technical rigor across analyses of alternatives, trade studies, and predictive capability assessments. This is a high-impact position that directly supports critical defense program objectives through technically sound analysis, cross-functional integration, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability analysis and exploitation assessments, applying conventional weapons effects models to evaluate system performance and survivability across a range of operational scenarios.
• Lead and execute analyses of alternatives (AoA) and trade-off analyses to inform design decisions, requirements development, and program risk management.
• Develop and maintain the Systems Engineering (SE) process framework and master schedule, ensuring alignment with program milestones, deliverables, and government customer expectations.
• Perform gap analyses to identify deficiencies in current modeling and simulation capabilities, tools, and methodologies, and propose actionable solutions to close identified gaps.
• Apply uncertainty analysis techniques to quantify and communicate design margins, confidence levels, and predictive capability limits to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Assess predictive capabilities of design limits and margins, providing data-driven recommendations to support engineering decisions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a key integrator for cross-program communications, facilitating coordination between engineering teams, program offices, and government sponsors to ensure technical coherence and schedule adherence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline; advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in Modeling and Simulation environments.
• Hands-on experience with conventional weapons effects models and associated simulation toolsets used in defense or national security contexts.
• Proven experience conducting vulnerability analysis, AoA, gap analysis, and trade-off studies within a DoD or government contracting framework.
• Strong proficiency in uncertainty quantification and statistical analysis methodologies applied to complex engineering systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage SE master schedules and technical baselines in compliance with DoW standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DoDAF).
• US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred experience with rapid capability development and acquisition, relevant military operations, or technology transition from R&D to fielding.
• Familiarity with JMEM, AMSAA, or other weapons effectiveness and lethality modeling frameworks used within the DoW community.
• Experience with digital engineering tools and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) platforms such as Cameo, DOORS, or equivalent.
• Prior experience supporting OSD, DARPA, ARL, or service-level acquisition programs in a senior technical advisory capacity.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent professional certification.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agenciesin the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunitiesat careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this positionis based on full time status. For part time or on‑call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $176,800.00 - USD $276,250.00 /Yr.