Modeling and Simulation Mission Engineer
mitreMcLean (VA)
Modeling and Simulation Mission Engineer
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mitreMcLean (VA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
Lead Modeling and Simulation Mission Engineer to support national security missions at MITRE's N173 department. You will partner with operational stakeholders to apply advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical tools to deliver actionable insights. You’ll tackle complex problems at the intersection of technology and national security within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This role offers hands-on growth and the chance to shape mission-focused solutions for government sponsors. Compensation / Benefits competitive benefits meaningful career development collaborative environment opportunity to impact national security
Responsibilities:
Contribute to development and application of modeling and simulation tools with technical expertise Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine methodologies and address challenges Shape project strategies by identifying innovative techniques to enhance capabilities Communicate findings to stakeholders to align with mission goals Support cross-team collaboration to improve effectiveness and scalability of initiatives
Key requirements:
Typically requires 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or 6 years with a Master’s; or PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent Experience with operational analysis tools (e.g., AFSIM, CAMEO) Experience in developing and debugging physics-based modeling and simulation tools Experience in quantitative analysis of simulation results Proficiency in Python and MATLAB Active Secret U.S. Government security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI; must be U.S. Citizen Strong communication to non-technical audiences Bridging operational teams with technical experts Problem-solving and collaboration across disciplines Python MATLAB AFSIM
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