Deputy Modeling and Simulation Lead

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Huntsville, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Deputy Modeling & Simulation Lead to support a cutting‑edge Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program in Huntsville, Alabama. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in M&S development, integration, and analysis, along with proven experience briefing senior leaders, collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups, and supporting ground test activities. This role will serve as a key contributor to M&S strategy and execution, ensuring analytic rigor and alignment with program objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 14 years of experience in modeling and simulation within aerospace, missile defense, space systems, or similar domains.
• Demonstrated experience supporting system development programs, including test integration or ground test activities.
• Strong communication skills and experience briefing complex technical content to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
• Active Secret Clearance, Top Secret preferred; US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with missile defense systems, interceptor design, or kill vehicle performance modeling.
• Background in digital engineering or model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with verification & validation processes for physics-based models.
• Familiarity with ground or flight test data analysis.
• Proficiency with M&S tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python-based frameworks, C++, or government/industry-standard modeling environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the M&S Lead in planning, developing, executing, and maintaining modeling and simulation capabilities for the SBI program.
• Develop, refine, and validate models supporting system performance, threat analysis, engagement timelines, and operational concepts.
• Coordinate with engineering, system design, flight software, test, and mission analysis teams to ensure consistency between models and program technical baselines.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and technically accurate briefings to senior leadership, government customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Engage with external partners, contractors, and government stakeholders to communicate M&S requirements, integration needs, and results.
• Support ground test design, execution, data collection, and analysis; incorporate results into M&S updates and performance assessments.
• Ensure M&S artifacts meet program standards, configuration control requirements, and documentation expectations.
• Assist in identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for M&S tool enhancement to support system development and decision‑making.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior