Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

12h•$86,800 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer on Booz Allen’s Physical AI team, you will contribute to national defense as a member of a research and development team. You will design and develop modeling and simulation tools and capabilities, evolve them using advanced technology solutions, and design and implement advanced models to evaluate system performance and support strategic decision-making. The position is hybrid and based in Washington, DC. Applicants must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must complete a required skills assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process. The position’s projected annualized compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000. Booz Allen says salary depends on factors including location, education, skills, competencies, experience, and organizational and contract requirements. Eligible employees may access health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status and hours worked. The hiring process includes identity verification using biometrics and artificial intelligence; candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience performing modeling and quantitative analysis, including agent-based modeling, physics-based modeling, optimization of AI and ML algorithms, and reinforcement learning.
At least 5 years of experience working with object-oriented programming languages and environments such as Python, Java, C++, C#, R, or MATLAB.
At least 2 years of experience with EO-IR and 3D modeling and simulation software.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly and establish collaborative relationships with government clients.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently and demonstrate initiative in completing complex tasks.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
Completion of the required skills assessment and meeting its minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale computational simulations in high-performance computing environments for complex engineering and scientific applications.
Experience in image processing, projective geometry, and computer vision techniques.
Experience with parallel programming languages and frameworks such as MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, and OpenCL.
Experience developing autonomous system behaviors.
Experience with Linux or Unix systems.
Master’s degree in a STEM field preferred.
Doctorate degree in a STEM field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop modeling and simulation tools and capabilities for national defense missions.
Evolve modeling and simulation tools and capabilities using advanced technology solutions.
Design and implement advanced models to evaluate system performance and support strategic decision-making.
Perform modeling and quantitative analysis, including agent-based and physics-based modeling, AI and machine-learning algorithm optimization, and reinforcement learning.
Communicate effectively and establish collaborative relationships with government clients.
Work collaboratively and independently, taking initiative to complete complex tasks.