In this role, YOU will help engineer the technologies of tomorrow by building, integrating, and analyzing AFSIM-based simulations that guide real decisions for Air & Space missions. Your curiosity, creativity, and technical skill directly influence future capabilities.
Why This Role Matters:
You help shape how future aircraft, weapons, sensors, and autonomous systems behave in real-world mission environments.
Your simulations drive high-impact research at AFRL.
Your work supports warfighters, researchers, and national decision-makers.
Essential Job Functions:
Build and integrate AFSIM models that represent aircraft, weapons, sensors, EW, ISR, and comms systems.
Develop digital engineering pipelines using scripting, automation, and modern DevSecOps.
Analyze mission outcomes, optimize performance, and identify game-changing insights.
Work hands-on with AFRL researchers to turn ideas into simulated reality.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g. Aerospace Engineer, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar) with 8 years of experience.
Experience with at least one programming or scripting language.
Experience with at least one simulation framework such as AFSIM, NGTS, JSE or similar.
Familiarity with MBSE, AI/ML, or databases
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills:
Active Secret clearance.
5-10 years of digital engineering, simulation, or defense experience.
Knowledge of military platforms, TTPs, CONOPS, and mission-level analysis.
Experience with Git, Agile, and DevSecOps.
