3D Modeling and Simulation Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in Fort Belvoir, VA (Job ID 2413195)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Nuclear Enterprise Directorate. This position specifically supports the Nuclear Surety Division, a dynamic and growing organization within the Nuclear Enterprise. We are looking for a person knowledgeable in using Dante and/or AVERT (Automated Vulnerability Evaluation for the Risk of Terrorism), other force-on-force simulation software, or real time strategy software modification with experience in leading teams or projects, project management, technical writing, and simulation data analysis.

 Roles and Responsibilities:

 ·        Lead the Modeling & Simulation Center team in day-to-day operations, long term planning and project management, and management administrative tasks.

 ·        Collect data and extract data points from software to be used in analyses.

 ·        Conduct 3D modeling and simulation planning, administration, operation, and analytical support to the overall nuclear weapons surety program, operating and monitoring software runs and providing assumptions/analyses of modeling results.

 ·        Utilize statistical modeling software incorporating 3D Autodesk rendered terrain models with pH/pK data tables.

 ·        Determine future physical security system effectiveness at DoD locations using statistical and physics-based models to employ pathway and combat modeling, used for tabletop exercises (TTX) as well as site familiarization.

 ·        Modify data libraries used by software engines.

 ·        Write behavior scripts and add security features (equipment and personnel) to be used in 3D simulations.

 ·        Produce reports of model and simulation studies.

 ·        Create, modify, and update 3D terrain models.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

·        Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of related experience; Masters and six (6) years or more experience.

·        Experience with Dante, AVERT, other force-on-force simulation software, or real time strategy software modification.

·        Experience managing small teams or projects

·        Experience with technical writing.

·        Experience with data analysis.

·        Written and oral presentation skills for communicating technical subjects to non-technical audiences.

·        Strong sense of self-motivation to identify problems, find solutions, and expand personal knowledge and skills.

·        Clearance: Top Secret.

 Desired Skills:

·        Experience creating realistic, accurate 3D models and textures from photographic sources.

·        Experience with 3DS Max or similar 3D modeling software.

·        Experience with Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or similar photo editing software.

·        Experience with Unity 3D, Talansoft Valkyrie, or similar 3D real time game engines.

·        Experience with XML, Javascript, C#, or other scripting/programming languages preferred.

 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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