Senior Modeling & Simulation Lead Engineer

Job Description:

• Serve as lead technical expert on behalf of the government program office for a portfolio of advanced M&S projects
• Work with engineers and project managers to achieve government technical and programmatic objectives
• Provide government oversight for Digital Engineering elements of hypersonic test and evaluation infrastructure modernization projects
• Integrate AI and ML into physics-based models to enhance predictive capabilities and accelerate analysis
• Assess contractor strategies for creating and maintaining the Digital Thread from MBSE requirements through design, simulation, test, and operations
• Provide technical oversight for cloud-based digital engineering environments integrating M&S tools, data repositories, and program management software
• Conduct technical reviews of contractor M&S tools, methodologies, and validation plans
• Assess multi-physics coupling approaches and integration of M&S with physical test data
• Evaluate and provide feedback on Verification, Validation, and Accreditation plans and results
• Advise during SRR, IBR, PDR, CDR, and TIMs, focusing on M&S-related content
• Prepare and present technical assessments, white papers, and recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Government Program Manager
• Review and provide technical input on the SEP, IMS, and other M&S-related program documentation
• Lead SETA team adoption and use of GenAI and advanced digital tools
• Communicate complex M&S and digital engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Travel to performer worksites and government offices to observe development activities and participate in reviews and meetings

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in Digital Engineering principles, methodologies, and application
• Direct experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Thread, and Digital Twin concepts
• Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, data management and protection, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments
• Hands-on experience developing or applying advanced computational models such as CFD, FEA, or trajectory simulation to complex aerospace systems
• Proven expertise in at least one M&S domain: aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, combustion, or structural mechanics
• Strong understanding of cloud computing environments such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reports and engineering briefings
• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional or matrixed engineering team environment
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Currently hold a Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the year
• Desired: Master's Degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline
• Desired: Specific experience with M&S of hypersonic, high-temperature, or reacting flow fields
• Desired: Understanding of AI/ML techniques and application to engineering analysis or data-driven modeling
• Desired: Experience evaluating the technical performance of other Government contractors
• Desired: Familiarity with DoW weapon acquisition programs and T&E
• Desired: Knowledge of large-scale data management strategies and standardized data formats such as HDF5
• Desired: Hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML
• Desired: Familiarity with PLM software such as Windchill and DevSecOps/collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab
• Desired: Eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work environment that encourages excellence