Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) - Digital Engineering Specialist

SAIC is seeking a highly capable Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) / Digital Engineering Specialist to support our work at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana in direct support of the NSWC Crane Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonics (MACH)-CORE program. In this role, you will lead the integration, translation, and analysis of advanced digital weapons system models into high-fidelity mission simulation environments. This position directly supports the ingestion of digital engineering artifacts from the MACH-XL program - often delivered in highly complex or unfamiliar data formats - and ensures accurate, efficient translation into the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM). This is a high-impact, on-site role that places you at the intersection of digital engineering, modeling & simulation, and cutting-edge hypersonic weapons development - contributing directly to programs that define the future of national defense. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver with hands-on experience in modeling & simulation, digital engineering environments, and the development of utility scripts or parsing tools to translate complex data structures into executable, simulation-ready components. What You'll Do Digital Engineering Model Integration • Receive, interpret, and analyze digital engineering models, datasets, and design artifacts generated by MACH-XL and other external programs • Develop automated or semi-automated parsing utilities to convert structural, behavioral, and parametric data into AFSIM-compliant model structures • Troubleshoot model ingestion challenges, data misalignment, structural inconsistencies, and format translation issues AFSIM Simulation & Scenario Development • Integrate translated models into AFSIM and conduct scenario development, system representation, and mission-level simulation • Execute operations analysis to assess system behavior, performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness • Validate and verify translated models to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives Collaboration & Documentation • Collaborate with system engineers, data modelers, and mission analysts to refine modeling assumptions and ensure accurate simulation fidelity • Document translation workflows, modeling assumptions, and analytical outcomes to support repeatability and technical review • Communicate findings, analytical outcomes, and modeling recommendations clearly to program stakeholders across DoD Qualifications Required Qualifications • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 9 years' experience • Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation tools, preferably AFSIM or comparable mission-level frameworks • Familiarity with digital engineering models and structured data formats including XML, JSON, STEP, and proprietary DE schemas, with experience translating parametric data • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data processing, parsing, and model automation • Ability to understand and interpret system designs, subsystem relationships, and performance parameters • Strong analytical skills with the ability to design experiments, assess outcomes, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with hypersonic digital engineering artifacts or other advanced weapon system models • Working experience with AFSIM • Understanding of M&S verification and validation (V&V), configuration management, and model lifecycle processes • Experience integrating multi-domain or multi-platform models in mission-level simulation environments • Familiarity with hypersonics, advanced weapons concepts, or aerospace system architecture • Active certifications such as Security+, AFSIM training, or other relevant credentials Clearance Requirement: • Active Secret clearance