Modeling Simulation Engineer, Associate Principal

Modeling Simulation Engineer, Senior
LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: SECRET
CERTIFICATION: n/a
TRAVEL: Up to 15%

SALARY RANGE: $172,000 - $258,500

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Modeling Simulation Engineer, Senior to join our team supporting NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This role develops, analyzes, and validates complex mathematical simulations and models for ballistic missile trajectories, weapon system error analysis, and real-time embedded or distributed processing environments. The engineer supports validated modeling products that inform strategic and weapon-system mission decisions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; or ten (10) years of demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to the technical disciplines of the SOW and the system this position supports.
• Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience developing complex mathematical equations for large-scale simulations.
• Experience with aerodynamics as applied to ballistic missile trajectory simulations.
• Experience with weapon system error analysis and optimal estimation theory.
• Experience using higher-level computer languages to develop complex mathematical simulations and models for ballistic missile trajectories.
• Experience using structured programming techniques and Program Design Languages.
• Experience with numerical methods and analysis using large-scale general-purpose computers.
• Experience developing database programs or programs with advanced data structures.
• Experience developing or performing quality assurance of large-scale simulation programs such as 3- and 6-degree-of-freedom ballistic missile trajectory simulation models.
• Experience developing or performing quality assurance of operating systems for real-time embedded computer systems.
• Experience developing large-scale programs on systems using distributed processing and multitasking.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the DoD/Navy clearance required by the final DD254/JPAS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience with ballistic missile trajectory models, strategic weapon systems, and advanced simulation validation.
• Experience with digital computer circuitry design, digital network design, or circuitry connecting peripheral equipment to digital computers.
• Experience supporting Navy or DoD modeling, simulation, analysis, verification, validation, or quality assurance activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop complex mathematical equations for large-scale simulations.
• Apply aerodynamics concepts to ballistic missile trajectory simulations.
• Perform weapon system error analysis and apply optimal estimation theory.
• Use higher-level computer languages to develop complex mathematical simulations and models for ballistic missile trajectories.
• Apply structured programming techniques and Program Design Languages.
• Use numerical methods and analysis on large-scale general-purpose computers to solve complex mathematical problems.
• Develop database programs or other programs with heavy emphasis on advanced data structures.
• Develop or support quality assurance of large-scale simulation programs, including 3- and 6-degree-of-freedom ballistic missile trajectory simulation models.
• Develop or support quality assurance of operating systems for real-time embedded computer systems.
• Develop large-scale programs on systems using distributed processing and multitasking.
• Support digital computer circuitry design, digital network design, and circuitry design to connect peripheral equipment to digital computers, as assigned.