Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Open Rank (Mid-Senior Level)-ACL

site-logo•Atlanta, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer for the Intelligence Analysis Branch (IAB)/Signals and Systems Division (SASD) of the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL). The IAB conducts all-domain intelligence analysis for the U.S. national security community, while the SASD focuses on high-impact technical analysis for U.S. Government projects. The ACL develops tailored solutions for national security challenges using physics- and effects-based modeling, augmented with prototype development and testing. The M&S Engineer will work closely with research, development, and testing teams to integrate simulation modeling with data analytics to optimize system designs. This role involves constructing, verifying, and validating computer simulation models, performing simulation experiments, providing solutions to stakeholders, and improving systems and processes. The engineer should be familiar with important M&S concepts, techniques (e.g., discrete event simulation, continuous simulation, agent-based modeling), and a wide range of M&S tools and frameworks. At higher levels, the role includes guiding M&S activities, eliciting requirements, and ensuring models and simulations adhere to best practices and standards for future flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or closely-related technical field
Experience with any or all of the following languages: C#, C++, Python, MATLAB
Experience modeling military weapon systems and threat environments
Experience applying statistical analysis techniques to interpret simulation results
Proficient scientific writing skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI Clearance
Master’s or Doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or closely-related technical field
Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than August, 2026
2 or more years of experience modeling advanced military weapon systems and threat environments
Experience using modeling tools (such as AFSIM, TMAP) or related development languages
Experience developing physics-based models of sensors, EW countermeasures, or communications networks
Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis of platforms and systems in the Space domain
Experience applying modeling and analysis techniques to analyze human behavior and/or human decision making

Responsibilities

Direct sponsor engagement and facilitate product or system requirements gathering and analysis
Develop critical M&S inputs, including framework definition, requirements analysis, synthesis, systems analysis and implementation
Conduct product or system design analysis translating requirements into valid models and experimental designs for systems of moderate complexity
Develop technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes
Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements
Implement approaches that foster reusability of existing M&S expressions
Develop physics-based models of sensors (such as radar, EO/IR, RF collection/Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) sensors), electromagnetic warfare (EW) countermeasures, communications networks, systems, platform, threats, atmospheric phenomena, terrains, and scenes
Run simulations and algorithm optimizations
Curate data and write automation scripts
Write and perform software tests supporting software verification and document outcomes
Collaborate with project team members, project directors, and sponsors on technical requirements, schedules, and program risk analysis
Document and present results in appropriate forums (reviews, technical reports, publications, etc.)