Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support a military training program. The successful candidate will work with engineers, training developers, and instructors to deliver an integrated technical training solution to a military customer. The role combines military modeling and simulation expertise, engineering knowledge, and business strategy experience. It is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office, and requires domestic and international travel. Locations are Rockville, Maryland; Huntsville, Alabama; and Orlando, Florida. A Secret clearance is required. The engineer will design and integrate modeling and simulation solutions for military wargaming, training, education, exercises, and planning. They will research and recommend tools and methods for simulating aggregate air and joint campaigns at tactical through operational levels, and lead integration and deployment of constructive modeling and simulation tools, including support for their use in live, virtual, and constructive environments. The role also leads engineering design and review processes; drives integration of off-the-shelf and developmental software and hardware; and oversees system test planning and execution. The engineer contributes to business strategy for follow-on and adjacent work, recommends modeling and simulation solutions for new business, and provides technical expertise and writing input for proposals.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in defense or aerospace systems engineering, solution architecture, or technical leadership.
- Experience with military-end-user modeling and simulation, including constructive, aggregate campaign-level combat models for military forces.
- Knowledge of High-Level Architecture (HLA) for communications.
- Technical writing skills.
- Briefing development and presentation skills.
- At least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or systems engineering.
- Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- A master's or Ph.D. degree.
- Experience working with military customers in wargaming, training, education, exercises, and planning.
- Familiarity with air and joint military operations.
- Business strategy and proposal-writing experience.
Responsibilities
- Design modeling and simulation solutions for military wargaming, training, education, exercises, and planning.
- Research and recommend tools and methods for simulating aggregate air and joint campaigns from tactical to operational levels.
- Lead integration and deployment of constructive modeling and simulation tools, and assist with their use in live, virtual, constructive environments.
- Lead engineering design and review processes.
- Drive system integration involving off-the-shelf and developmental software and hardware, overseeing all components.
- Oversee system test planning and system tests, ensuring testing is scheduled and occurs.
- Contribute to business strategy for follow-on and adjacent work.
- Recommend and incorporate modeling and simulation solutions and methods into new business solutions as appropriate.
- Provide technical expertise and writing input for proposals.
- Travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
