Exercise Modeling and Simulation Engineer

SMX•Aiea, HI

6d•$115,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

SMX is seeking an Exercise Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support US Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI). The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise required to build and maintain a simulated, contested space environment for exercises. This position requires a DoD security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which requires US citizenship.

Requirements

Must have DoD security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to craft modeling and simulation diagrams for platform system and architecture.
Ability to explain complex system information and platforms to non-technical end users.
Ability to take feedback from non-technical end users and adjust platforms as needed.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with allies and partner nations, including their respective commands.
Highly organized as all focus areas require tracking multiple processes, maintaining a large amount of data, and creating and maintaining multiple products for multiple countries simultaneously.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Customer focused.
Capacity to learn new systems rapidly and adapt quickly to change.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products.
US citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with US Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI).
Intra-agency or joint command experience.
International engagement or exercise planning experience.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain high-fidelity simulations of space-based assets and orbital mechanics to support Tier 1 and Tier 2 exercises.
Resource and implement simulations of Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) capabilities, ensuring that virtual data streams (e.g., GPS interference, SATCOM degradation) are delivered realistically to training audiences.
Ensure all modeling and simulation tools are compatible with existing INDOPACOM and partner nation simulation architectures (e.g., Joint Training Data Services).
Manage the real-time injection of space-related effects into virtual and constructive training environments during live exercise execution.