Sr Mission Engineering Analyst
About The Position
Leidos’ Defense Sector Office of Technology is seeking an experienced Mission Engineering Analyst to develop innovative solutions through research and integration of industry best practices. The role focuses on modeling multi-domain operational scenarios in the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), applying an understanding of military operations at the mission and/or campaign level. The analyst will work with technical leaders to develop representative scenarios, integrate Leidos software into the AFSIM framework, and conduct analysis that supports strategic project and program goals. The position involves resolving complex problems using technical knowledge, reasoning, and interpretation, as well as interacting with technical resources across vendors supporting customer requirements. The role offers hands-on work in a cutting-edge technology environment and the opportunity to contribute to project outcomes. It requires working 50% in the office at one of the listed locations and residing within commuting distance of that location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field and 8+ years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a master's degree in one of these areas and 6+ years of experience.
- 4+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis, preferably using AFSIM.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
- Deep understanding of military operations at the mission and/or campaign level, informed by experience working on DoD programs.
- Expertise in modeling military systems and their behaviors across multiple domains.
- Familiarity with Agile DevSecOps practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex technical issues and design effective solutions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with customers and cross-functional teams, document technical processes, and present solutions to stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies.
- U.S. citizenship and a Top Secret clearance; must be SCI eligible.
- Must perform 50% in-office work at one of the listed locations and reside within commuting distance of that location.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Experience with C, C++, R, or Java and object-oriented programming practices.
- Experience modeling space-based sensing systems, communications systems, and/or space domain awareness systems.
- Experience modeling military combat scenarios or vignettes.
- Experience integrating multiple tools in a single environment.
- Agile knowledge and skills, including experience with Scrum ceremonies and work management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Develop models of multi-domain systems of systems and software in mission-level simulations using AFSIM to discover useful information, inform conclusions, and support decision-making.
- Create advanced models of space, air, maritime, and ground systems and their behaviors; conduct model evaluation and validation.
- Apply object-oriented programming techniques to maximize modeling and simulation environment scalability and extensibility.
- Analyze simulation results and communicate system and software effectiveness in the context of real-world applications.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, software engineers, and analysts in the Defense Sector and across Leidos to improve Operational Analysis productivity.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high coding standards.
- Document model development processes, results, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and reproducibility.
- Stay updated with advancements in AFSIM capabilities.
- Assist in creating technical documentation and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
