Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Senior

Davis Strategic Innovations, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, Master's with 6 years, or Ph.D. with 5 years
  • Extensive experience in trade studies or root cause analysis with simulation frameworks
  • Experience in operational analysis and mission effectiveness for software products
  • Strong communication skills for relaying technical findings
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Python programming languages
  • Ability to work in a secure onsite environment
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required at start

Responsibilities

  • Support advanced modeling and simulation for defense systems
  • Conduct analytical studies to evaluate system performance
  • Assess operational concepts and their effectiveness
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Lead trade studies and root cause analyses as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5 years of experience
  • Extensive experience conducting trade studies or root cause analysis involving simulation frameworks, threat models, or command-and-control models
  • Experience performing operational analysis and/or mission effectiveness analysis for software products
  • Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations to decision-makers
  • Proficiency with MATLAB and Python
  • Ability to work in a secure, onsite environment
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required at start

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or related field
  • Unix/Linux operating system experience
  • Extensive experience leading trade studies or root cause analyses involving simulation frameworks, threat models, or command-and-control models
  • Current Security+ certification
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies

Clearance: Secret

Position Overview
The selected engineer will support advanced modeling, simulation, operational analysis, and mission effectiveness efforts for a complex defense system. Responsibilities include conducting analytical studies, evaluating system performance, assessing operational concepts, and presenting technical recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers.

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