TS/SCI AFSIM Simulation Engineer

Insight Global; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a systems engineer to join a national defense modeling and simulation team in Charlottesville, VA. You will create, integrate, and evaluate models and simulations using AF SIM and scripting to support weapon system analysis and decision making.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in M&S, experience with multi-level modeling fidelity, coding in Python or C++, and the ability to translate real-world scenarios into technical analyses. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with AFSIM, or other many-vs-many simulation environments such as ITASE or NGTS.
• 3+ years of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) experience supporting the development, use, and analysis of models, simulations, or experiments.
• Experience with scenario development for simulation-based analysis.
• Experience with multiple levels of modeling fidelity, including parametric, engineering, and emulative simulations.
• Proficiency with coding languages commonly used in M&S analysis, such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages for data analysis, model integration, tool development, or to manipulate data between different formats and perform post-processing of data.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign combat weapon systems such as radar, directed energy weapons, missile systems, or anti-satellite weapons, air defense, electronic warfare, and command and control (C2).
• Experience producing clear visualization outputs (plots, dashboards, videos, or other visual analytic artifacts).
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and evaluate models and simulations to support mission analysis.
• Translate real-world scenarios into technical analyses and actionable insights.
• Produce clear visualization outputs and maintain model documentation.

Skills

AFSIM

Modeling & Simulation

Python

C++

Data analysis

Visualization

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

AFSIM scripts

Matlab

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national defense? You understand the customer’s environment and how to utilize modeling and simulation tools to provide answers to their questions. Your ability to translate real-world scenarios into technical analysis makes you an integral part in delivering timely, focused solutions for the mission.

As a systems engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to create, integrate, and evaluate models and simulations using computer-based analytical tools, custom scripting, and the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and inform weapon system performance and capability. You’ll develop your skills in critical thinking, data analytics, and operations analysis while gaining experience in constructive modeling and simulation of combat systems and operations. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.

Join us. The world can't wait.

Required Qualifications:

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with AFSIM, or other many-vs-many simulation environments such as ITASE or NGTS
• 3+ years of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) experience supporting the development, use, and analysis of models, simulations, or experiments
• Experience with scenario development for simulation-based analysis
• Experience with multiple levels of modeling fidelity, including parametric, engineering, and emulative simulations
• Proficiency with coding languages commonly used in M&S analysis, such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages for data analysis, model integration, tool development, or to manipulate data between different formats and perform post-processing of data
• Experience with U.S. and foreign combat weapon systems such as radar, directed energy weapons, missile systems, or anti-satellite weapons, air defense, electronic warfare, and command and control (C2)
• Experience producing clear visualization outputs (plots, dashboards, videos, or other visual analytic artifacts)
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Nice If You Have:

• Proficiency with analytic techniques such as Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and optimization methods
• Experience developing AFSIM scripts to customize model behaviors and decisions within an analytical scenario
• Ability to analyze large amounts of raw model output to identify key drivers
• Ability to distill, summarize, and articulate complex technical insights and findings
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.