Sr. Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer III (6408)
About The Position
As Sr. Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer III , you’ll be the technical focal point for sustaining and transitioning mission-critical legacy Modeling and Simulation or training systems within a larger operational portfolio. This role balances short-term reliability of legacy capabilities with long-term modernization objectives and integrations. The position requires strong technical leadership, deep understanding of legacy environments, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, security, and Government stakeholders. We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
Requirements
- An Active Secret security clearance
- 10+ years of experience developing, sustaining, and leading technical efforts for legacy Modeling and Simulation, training, or mission planning systems, including associated models, systems, and interfaces
- Demonstrated experience integrating and fielding simulation or training capabilities in operational environments, such as command centers or operational planning organizations
- Proven experience integrating legacy systems with modern architectures, including cloud-based services (AWS or Azure) and service-oriented or RESTful interfaces
- Strong background supporting operational users and ensuring legacy capabilities remain reliable, usable, and mission-ready during sustainment and transition periods
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical transition activities across incumbent contractors and Government stakeholders
- Experience leading or providing senior technical oversight during system sustainment, integration, and transition efforts involving multiple teams and dependencies
- Required to meet baseline DoD 8140 / IAT Level II compliance for system access and operational support such as Security+.
Nice To Haves
- Cloud certification (AWS or Azure)
Responsibilities
- Lead technical sustainment and transition of a legacy Modeling and Simulation or training baseline within a larger operational portfolio
- Serve as the primary technical authority for understanding legacy behaviors, interfaces, dependencies, and operational constraints
- Coordinate daily with engineering teams, incumbent contractors, and Government stakeholders to support sustainment and transition activities
- Guide engineers implementing fixes, integrations, and transition paths while ensuring legacy training and simulation artifacts remain operational
- Support transition engineering efforts that integrate legacy systems into broader, modernized environments
- Partner with cybersecurity and DevSecOps teams to address findings, maintain compliance, and ensure legacy components remain deployable
- Provide technical leadership, risk awareness, and execution discipline across sustainment and modernization efforts
- Contribute to technical planning, execution tracking, and continuous improvement activities
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
