Salary StatementEstimated Starting Salary Range: USD $157,400.00/Yr. - USD $262,300.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
DescriptionSeeking a highly skilled and innovative
Senior Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer to provide critical technical oversight for the Department of War (DoW) in the development of next-generation hypersonic systems.
The DoW Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) is at the forefront of fielding advanced capabilities to ensure a decisive edge for the warfighter. This position provides an opportunity to join a premier Systems Engineering and Technical Advisor (SETA) contractor team, guiding government investment in the digital infrastructure that underpins the entire hypersonic test and evaluation enterprise. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in multi-physics M&S who is passionate about integrating high-fidelity models with physical test campaigns and leveraging digital engineering to accelerate development.
Key Responsibilities:Under the oversight of the Chief Engineer, the candidate will:
Serving as the lead technical expert on behalf of the government program office to oversee a portfolio of advanced M&S projects
- Working within a highly collaborative, integrated team of engineers and project managers to ensure the government's technical and programmatic objectives are achieved
- Providing direct government oversight for the development and integration of the Digital Engineering (DE) elements for high priority hypersonic test and evaluation infrastructure modernization projects
- Championing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into physics-based models to enhance predictive capabilities and accelerate analysis
- Assessing contract performer strategies for creating and maintaining the "Digital Thread," ensuring data continuity from requirements definition in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models through design, simulation, test, and operations
- Providing technical oversight for the development of cloud-based digital engineering environments, ensuring the seamless integration of M&S tools, data repositories, and program management software
- Conducting detailed technical reviews of contractor-developed M&S tools, methodologies, and validation plans, ensuring they meet government requirements for fidelity and accuracy
- Assessing contractor performer approaches to multi-physics coupling (e.g., aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, structural response) and the integration of M&S with physical test data
- Evaluating and providing technical feedback on the performer's Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) plans and results for all models and simulations
- Serving as a key technical advisor during all performer-driven project reviews, including the System Requirements Review (SRR), Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), with a focus on M&S-related content
- Preparing and presenting clear, concise technical assessments, white papers, and recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Government Program Manager regarding M&S development, risks, and opportunities
- Reviewing and providing technical input on contract deliverables such as the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and other program documentation related to M&S
- Leading the SETA team's efforts to adopt and utilize GenAI and other advanced digital tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of technical oversight
- Communicating complex M&S and digital engineering concepts and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Requirements- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Digital Engineering principles, methodologies, and their application, including direct experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Thread, and Digital Twin concepts
- Strong understanding of the components of a digital ecosystem, such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, data management and protection, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments and their application to engineering workflows
- Demonstrated hands-on experience developing or applying advanced computational models (e.g., CFD, FEA, trajectory simulation) to complex aerospace systems
- Proven expertise in at least one of the following M&S domains: aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, combustion, or structural mechanics
- Strong understanding of cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and their application to engineering workflows
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience writing detailed technical reports and presenting engineering briefings to communicate status, findings, and risks.
- Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional or matrixed engineering team environment
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Currently hold a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline
- Specific experience with M&S of hypersonic, high-temperature, or reacting flow fields
- Demonstrated understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) techniques and their application to engineering analysis or data-driven modeling
- Experience evaluating the technical performance of other Government contractors
- Familiarity with DoW weapon acquisition programs and the role of T&E in system development
- Knowledge of large-scale data management strategies and standardized data formats (e.g., HDF5)
- Hands-on experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and proficiency with the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (e.g., Windchill) and modern DevSecOps/collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, GitLab)
- Eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance
Clearance InformationSRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVELTravel Requirements- Travel approximately 20% of the year (~10 non-consecutive weeks) to performer worksites and government offices to observe development activities and participate in reviews and meetings
