AFSIM Developer (Mid-Level)

Nou Systems Inc•Fort Belvoir, VA

4d•$125,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking a mid-level AFSIM developer to join their Engineering Services Division in the National Capital Region. This role is part of a rapidly growing technology company focused on mission engineering, missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control markets. The developer will contribute to a team that conducts analysis on critical missions and identifies emerging technologies to address capability gaps for the warfighter.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
4–7 years of experience in modeling and simulation, operations analysis, or software development
Hands-on experience developing models or scenarios in AFSIM
Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis, visualization, and automation
Familiarity with object-oriented design, debugging, and build tools
Experience with version control (Git) in a team environment
Active Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree in a related technical field
Experience with both MATLAB and Python, including libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib
C++ development experience
Experience developing AFSIM plug-ins or extending the core framework
Familiarity with AFSIM applications such as Wizard, Warlock, and Mystic
Knowledge of military operations, kill chains, air/missile defense, or electronic warfare concepts
Experience with other M&S tools such as NGTS, Brawler, JSAF, STK, STORM, or OneSAF
Experience working in Windows and/or Linux development environments

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain AFSIM models of platforms, sensors, weapons, communications, and command-and-control systems
Build scenarios and behavior logic to represent realistic operational tactics
Conduct mission-level and engagement-level analysis
Run batch simulations, then post-process, analyze, and visualize output data to support studies and trade analyses
Develop MATLAB and/or Python scripts and tools to automate scenario generation, Monte Carlo runs, and data reduction workflows
Prototype algorithms (e.g., sensor, guidance, or tracking models) in MATLAB or Python before implementing them in AFSIM
Perform verification and validation of models, and document assumptions, data sources, results, and findings
Collaborate with analysts, subject matter experts, and customers to translate operational requirements into simulation capabilities
Independently own assigned development tasks from design through delivery while working alongside senior engineers and analysts, and contribute to code reviews and configuration management