AFSIM Modeling and Simulation Specialist

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space-enabled mission effects.

As a member of the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED), you will provide technical capabilities to support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments. MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2) evaluation. We support a variety of customers with diverse program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers’ hardest problems! 

This unique position with CMED will be directly supporting the Office of the Director, Department of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis (SAF/SA) full-time while reporting to CMED management.

Work Model:

This is a full-time position primarily located at the Pentagon and Chantilly, VA offices offering a hybrid work model combining regular onsite workdays and remote (telework) flexibility as customer needs allow.

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Develop Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) models and scenarios supporting SAF/SA priorities.
• Work side-by-side with the government customer and interface with senior government leaders, contractors, other government agencies, Aerospace program offices, and the Aerospace Engineering and Technical Group (ETG) to address issues and provide the customer with the best available technical analyses and recommendations.
• Independently translate customer needs into project objectives and instructions for ETG analysts and developers, assemble and lead multi-disciplinary technical teams, track team performance, and review team products for quality and accuracy. 
• Oversee AFSIM project management, coordinate AFSIM ETG efforts, and aggregate and interpret results to inform customer decisions.
• Develop and present timely and technically-accurate presentations and reports.
• Occasionally support CMED technical efforts and mentor CMED junior staff.
• Occasionally travel domestically as required.

What You Need to be Successful – Engineering Specialist - Modeling & Simulation Engineering  

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school.
• 8 years of progressively more responsible engineering experience. 
• Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) 
• Proficiency in astrodynamics. 
• Knowledge in two or more of the following: communications infrastructure, command and control (C2), space surveillance, space protection, spacecraft ground systems, multi-phenomenology remote sensing techniques, or space-driven kill-chains. 
• Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB. 
• Experience leading a team to accomplish an objective. 
• Ability to work on dynamic assignments and adapt to changing customer expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI access.  

How You Can Stand Out  

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines.
• Experience modeling the space domain in AFSIM and/or integrating external tools with AFSIM. 
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force business practices and programs.
• Experience in briefing senior government leaders.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI access, polygraph, and special programs access. 

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.