Principal Military Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Principal Military Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support the mission areas of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) – Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC). The scope of work for the position includes being the technical expert for modeling and simulation efforts for virtual and constructive simulation of military operations, software design and development directly related to the integration of tactical and simulation systems, and experimentation and analysis support for operations research and systems analysis. The candidate will work in a collaborative agile team environment consisting of defense industry contractors and U.S. Government personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Integrate live, virtual, and constructive simulations, image generators, data loggers and viewers, and battle command systems
• Implement conceptual models developed by subject matter experts into simulations such as OneSAF and IDEEAS with the intent to understand the capabilities of the systems being modeled and their effects on military operations
• Support short and long haul cross-domain experimentation and exercises by preparing and integrating the required systems within a federation
• Plan and execute modeling and simulation systems development projects

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years or more of demonstrated experience in modeling and simulation in live, virtual, and constructive environments

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Candidate must have an Interim SECRET to start and the ability to obtain full secret security clearance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with force-on-force battlefield environment simulations such as OneSAF
• Experience in leading teams in the development and execution of doctrinally relevant scenarios for the purpose of understanding the impact of emerging systems and technologies.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools and image generators such as the MAK Data Logger, VBS3, and NVIG
• Experience with battle command systems such as FBCB2, CPOF, Link-16, and JBC-P and their integration within a federated M&S environment
• Experience with complex battlefield scenario development to include TRADOC approved scenarios
• Programming experience with Java, R, Python, C++, or C#

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Modeling and simulation experience supporting the Air Defense, Missile, or Army Aviation communities

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.