Modeling & Simulation Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in King George, VA (Job ID 2601130)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer to support the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), specifically for AEGIS Combat System and Enterprise Ship Self Defense Systems. The role involves ensuring the validation testing of high-fidelity modeling and simulation systems matches the Navy combat systems live fire performance data.

Job Duties:

• Performs analysis applying appropriate scientific and engineering processes and modeling techniques
• Performs analysis and trade-off studies related to operational issues, and reviewing test planning documents to ensure MOEs address operational requirements.
• Interfaces with Operational Test & Evaluation Force to ensure M&S will address System Effectiveness requirements.
•  Ensure the Validation testing of a federation of high-fidelity models represents the Navy combat systems live fire performance data.
• Perform analysis using scientific test and analysis techniques, conduct trade-off studies related to operational issues, and review test plans to ensure they meet operational requirements
• Develop Test Objectives (TOs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures of Performance (MOPs)
• Collaborates with a team of M&S engineers to develop tailored TestBed solutions
• Coordinate with multiple Program and PAPM stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of naval combat systems through sophisticated modeling and simulation efforts.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, or denostrated years of experience

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required

Experience:

• 5+ years of Navy experience in modeling and simulation
• In-depth knowledge of Navy combat systems and related M&S tools and methodologies is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in the design, integration, and implementation of M&S products, particularly with AEGIS or SSDS ship or shore-based systems

Technical Skills:

• Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OTF or COTF) background preferred
  • Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and Integrated Evaluation Framework (IEF)
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues within simulation models to meet end performance
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)