SENIOR AFSIM MODELING AND SIMULATION SPECIALIST

DCS Corporation • Reston, VA

421d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist at DCS Corp is responsible for supporting high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts within the Air & Space Technology sector. This role involves constructing military models, enhancing operational scenarios, and collaborating with subject matter experts to inform Department of Defense decision-making. The position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge simulation technologies in a dynamic environment focused on national security challenges.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• At least a BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline and at least 15 years of related analysis experience.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience creating AFSIM scenarios and models for engagement and/or mission level studies.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Ability to apply the scientific method to diverse MS&A efforts.
• Scripting or programming experience.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to travel, as required.

Nice To Haves

• MS in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with any of the following: Python, C++, C#, or Linux.
• Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.

Responsibilities

• Construct military models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM.
• Provide dynamic scripting techniques to produce modeled entity actions/interactions in AFSIM.
• Create and enhance operationally relevant scenarios that accurately represent actions, reactions, and interactions between entities in the AFSIM simulation.
• Contribute to the development and execution of MS&A study plans to be conducted using AFSIM.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in AFSIM.
• Coordinate with team members to contribute to execution of analysis of studies, analyze AFSIM results, and prepare and present study findings.
• Collaborate with agile AFSIM software development teams to build and enhance MS&A solutions.
• Collaborate with study leads and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree