Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) - Digital Engineering Specialist

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) - Digital Engineering Specialist

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly capable

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) / Digital Engineering Specialist

to support our work at

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Indiana

in direct support of the

NSWC Crane Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonics (MACH)-CORE program

.

In this role, you will lead the integration, translation, and analysis of advanced digital weapons system models into high-fidelity mission simulation environments. This position directly supports the ingestion of digital engineering artifacts from the

MACH-XL program

— often delivered in highly complex or unfamiliar data formats — and ensures accurate, efficient translation into the

Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)

.

This is a

high-impact, on-site role

that places you at the intersection of digital engineering, modeling & simulation, and cutting-edge hypersonic weapons development — contributing directly to programs that define the future of national defense.

The ideal candidate is an

analytical problem-solver

with hands-on experience in modeling & simulation, digital engineering environments, and the development of utility scripts or parsing tools to translate complex data structures into executable, simulation-ready components.

What You’ll Do

Digital Engineering Model Integration

Receive, interpret, and analyze digital engineering models, datasets, and design artifacts generated by

MACH-XL

and other external programs

Develop

automated or semi-automated parsing utilities

to convert structural, behavioral, and parametric data into AFSIM-compliant model structures

Troubleshoot model ingestion challenges, data misalignment, structural inconsistencies, and format translation issues

AFSIM Simulation & Scenario Development

Integrate translated models into

AFSIM

and conduct scenario development, system representation, and mission-level simulation

Execute

operations analysis

to assess system behavior, performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness

Validate and verify translated models to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives

Collaboration & Documentation

Collaborate with system engineers, data modelers, and mission analysts to refine modeling assumptions and ensure accurate simulation fidelity

Document translation workflows, modeling assumptions, and analytical outcomes to support

repeatability and technical review

Communicate findings, analytical outcomes, and modeling recommendations clearly to program stakeholders across DoD

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 9 years’ experience

Demonstrated experience with

modeling and simulation tools

, preferably AFSIM or comparable mission-level frameworks

Familiarity with

digital engineering models and structured data formats

including XML, JSON, STEP, and proprietary DE schemas, with experience translating parametric data

Proficiency in

scripting languages

such as Python or MATLAB for data processing, parsing, and model automation

Ability to understand and interpret

system designs, subsystem relationships, and performance parameters

Strong analytical skills with the ability to

design experiments, assess outcomes

, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with

hypersonic digital engineering artifacts

or other advanced weapon system models

Working experience with AFSIM

Understanding of

M&S verification and validation (V&V)

, configuration management, and model lifecycle processes

Experience integrating

multi-domain or multi-platform models

in mission-level simulation environments

Familiarity with

hypersonics, advanced weapons concepts

, or aerospace system architecture

Active certifications such as

Security+, AFSIM training

, or other relevant credentials

Clearance Requirement:

Active Secret clearance

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.