AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist

As a member of the team, you will support defense technologies along with research and development in Reston, VA, having opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, with state of the art simulation technologies, simulation integration experts, and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SME).

Essential Job Functions:

As an AFSIM Modeling & Simulation Specialist, you could expect to:

• Construct military models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM.
  
• Provide dynamic scripting techniques to produce modeled entity actions/interactions in AFSIM.
  
• Create and enhance operationally relevant scenarios that accurately represent actions, reactions, and interactions between entities in the AFSIM simulation.
  
• Contribute to the development and execution of MS&A study plans to be conducted using AFSIM.
  
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in AFSIM.
  
• Coordinate with team members to contribute to the execution of analysis of studies, analyze AFSIM results, and prepare and present study findings.
  
• Collaborate with agile AFSIM software development teams to build and enhance MS&A solutions.
  
• Collaborate with study leads and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches.
  

Requirements

1. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
   
2. At least a BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline and at least 2 years of related analysis experience.
   
3. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: TS-level U.S. DoD security clearance.
   
4. Active TS clearance is required.
   
5. At least 2 years of hands-on experience creating AFSIM scenarios and models for engagement and/or mission-level studies.
   
6. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
   
7. Ability to apply the scientific method to diverse MS&A efforts.
   
8. Scripting or programming experience.
   
9. Ability to work well in team environments.
   
10. Ability to travel, as required.
    

Desired Skills:

1. MS in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical disciplines.
   
2. Active security clearance, Top Secret/SCI or higher.
   
3. Experience with any of the following: NGTS, LVC, OneSAF, Python, or C++..
   
4. Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.