Job DescriptionWe are seeking a
Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support cutting-edge simulation development across Air and Missile Defense and Long-Range Fires domains. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on mission-critical defense programs while working in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
Position OverviewYou'll work independently to design, develop, and maintain high-fidelity simulations of military systems as part of a larger project or program. This role requires strong software engineering fundamentals combined with experience developing physics-based or behavior-based models of real-world defense systems. You'll take ownership of your work with minimal supervision, contributing meaningfully across the full simulation development lifecycle - from requirements and design through implementation and test.
Key Responsibilities- Independently design, develop, and maintain simulation models of military systems including radars, Command and Control (C2) systems, and flight models for missiles and/or aircraft
- Develop high-performance simulation software using C++ and/or Rust
- Translate system requirements, technical documents, and domain knowledge into accurate, validated simulation components
- Perform unit and integration testing to verify model fidelity and correctness
- Produce clear technical documentation covering design, implementation, and test
- Integrate simulation components into larger simulation architectures and frameworks
- Support analysis and experimentation efforts using simulation-based tooling
- Participate in Agile workflows including code reviews, version control (Git/GitLab), and task planning
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience with a significant focus on modeling and simulation
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Rust for performance-sensitive simulation development
- Experience developing models of real-world physical or military systems (e.g., radar, guidance systems, flight dynamics, or C2)
- Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, and deliver quality software with minimal supervision
- Experience with version control systems (Git/GitLab)
- Familiarity with Agile development practices
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in Air and Missile Defense, Long Range Fires, or related defense domains
- Familiarity with DoD M&S frameworks, standards, or simulation architectures (e.g., DIS, HLA, AFSIM, OneSAF, or similar)
- Understanding of radar phenomenology, C2 architectures, or 6-DOF/3-DOF flight modeling
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
