AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist

DCS Corporation • Quantico, VA

72d

About The Position

DCS Corporation is seeking an Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration & Modeling (AFSIM) Modeling and Simulation Specialist to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts. Are you interested in working in a high-tech company on cutting edge technology to help solve national security problems? Do you want to be challenged every day supporting world class research and development? If so, DCS Corp. may be the place for you! DCS is an employee owned organization known for creating agile technology solutions across the U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets. As a member of our team, you will support defense technologies along with research and development in Quantico, VA, having opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, with state-of-the-art simulation technologies, simulation integration experts, and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), including members of the United States Marine Corps. Our work focuses on conducting capability assessments for emerging military technologies and ensuring related tools and methodologies are suitable to inform Department of Defense (DoD) decision makers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• At least a BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline and at least 2 years of related analysis experience.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: TS level U.S. DoD security clearance. Active TS clearance required.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience creating AFSIM scenarios and models for engagement and/or mission level studies.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Ability to apply the scientific method to diverse MS&A efforts.
• Scripting or programming experience.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to travel, as required.

Nice To Haves

• MS in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Experience developing virtual wargames either as an architect, red or blue SME.
• Active security clearance, Top Secret/SCI or higher.
• Experience with any of the following: NGTS, LVC, CommandPE, OneSAF, Python, or C++.
• Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.

Responsibilities

• Construct military models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM.
• Collaborate with wargaming division to assist in developing wargames and replicating those functions in AFSIM.
• Provide dynamic scripting techniques to produce modeled entity actions/interactions in AFSIM.
• Create and enhance operationally relevant scenarios that accurately represent actions, reactions, and interactions between entities in the AFSIM simulation.
• Contribute to the development and execution of MS&A study plans to be conducted using AFSIM.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in AFSIM.
• Coordinate with team members to contribute to execution of analysis of studies, analyze AFSIM results, and prepare and present study findings.
• Collaborate with agile AFSIM software development teams to build and enhance MS&A solutions.
• Collaborate with study leads and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees