Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

1d•$53,000 - $108,000

About The Position

We are seeking a junior-level Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support multi-domain defense simulation development and testing for our wargaming and modeling and simulation team. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building system models, running high-fidelity physics-based simulations, and solving the most difficult technical challenges faced in the modeling and simulation domain. The Modeling and Simulation Engineer will utilize their technical experience developing and using system, subsystem, and component models in aeronautical, astronautical, ground, sea, and undersea applications, executing simulation trades, and performing Monte Carlo analysis. The engineer will also be developing and implementing high-fidelity models for simulations to support strategy, technology or concept development, requirements, design, and modeling of communications networks and systems. As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use your passion to master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Requirements

Experience with post-processing simulation data and generating dashboards of results, including plots and forms of quantitative analysis and breakdowns, using tools such as Python and MATLAB
Knowledge of modeling and simulation of systems such as 3D kinematics, dynamics, motion propagation, building digital twins, and running continuous and discrete-event simulations
Knowledge of basic aerodynamics and flight systems dynamics
Ability to perform analysis measuring key system performance metrics and verifying model behavior using reference documents and test data
Ability to create, test, and debug code in object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or C++
Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering or scientific problems
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field

Nice To Haves

Experience with underwater acoustics sensor modeling and working with bathymetry datasets
Experience with integrated air defense systems (IADS) modeling
Experience with C++ plugin development on Windows, including CMake and Microsoft Visual Studio tooling
Experience working with DoW problem sets, including modeling and simulation, systems engineering, operations analysis, and wargaming
Ability to simplify complex concepts and distill information into coherent and compelling narratives, making it accessible to a broad audience
Ability to be a self-starter, ambitious, and fast learner who proactively solves problems when faced with steep technical challenges
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field

Responsibilities

Building system models
Running high-fidelity physics-based simulations
Developing and using system, subsystem, and component models in aeronautical, astronautical, ground, sea, and undersea applications
Executing simulation trades
Performing Monte Carlo analysis
Developing and implementing high-fidelity models for simulations to support strategy, technology or concept development, requirements, design, and modeling of communications networks and systems
Mastering new tools and techniques
Identifying needed system improvements
Helping clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies
Ensuring the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements