Job DescriptionDescription 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 DoDigital 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: Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
