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Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer
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Job Description
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is looking for a
Job Description
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is looking for a
Principal Modeling & Simulations Engineer / Analyst that possesses a solid working knowledge and experience base in the development and production of multi-fidelity closed-loop simulation capabilities for weapons, sensors, communications, directed energy, or Cyber systems to include electronic attack / electronic protection. The Candidate will work with a high bandwidth, multi-location team primarily developing AFSIM models for integration into kill web simulations. They will also produce analytical products detailing performance impacts that advanced technologies provide within the kill web.
Essential job functions will include but are not limited to:
- Provide Modeling and Simulation Analysis for strategic mission communications, satellite, and radio navigation signal generation.
- Model weapon system performance in real-world environments by analyzing critical sensor and weapon platforms, command, control, communications, and computers (C4) and decision processes.
- Develop representations of Missile Defense System architecture elements
- Provide mission level modeling execution using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM).
- Develop, apply, and evaluate advanced technologies that highlight concept solutions across multiple domains (air, land, sea, space) and mission areas.
- Provide technical integration and implementation of other system simulation tools (e.g. missile or space vehicle six-degree-of-freedom, sensor/detector hardware) to analyze mission level communication technologies captured in AFSIM.
- Deliver metrics-based products and executive-level presentations and assist in producing simulation-driven visualizations.
- Support special studies as needed to include experimental efforts showing concept feasibility, analysis, data integration, and software development for communication technologies.
- Provide excellent customer support and demonstrate an ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and/or customers.
Required Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field required, and 12 years related experience.
- Experience working on classified and special access programs.
- Experience with modern architecture frameworks and designs.
- Experience performing R&D, technology maturation and insertion, analysis, testing, and systems engineering.
- Must be highly motivated, adept at exploring and learning about new technologies and have a demonstrated record of successfully taking ownership and responsibility for projects.
- Must have the ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and produce quality products with minimal oversight.
- Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, ability to develop clear, concise, and logically written business communications, as well as deliver recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to build strong relationships to leverage information and insights across key groups.
- Strong personal leadership, organizational, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated yet able to work well within a development team.
Desired Skills And Experience - MS or PhD preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant technical experience.
- Software development skills include but not limited to C++, Python, Matlab, and C.
- Experience working in Windows and Linux operating system environments.
- Experience with integration of models from different coding languages
- Experience with hypersonic advanced concepts and strategic missions
- Familiarity with Electronic Warfare, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), time sensitive targeting (TST), Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), and Missile Defense.
Security Clearance Level Required Active Secret Clearance required with the ability to obtain TS / SCI and prior experience with Special Access Programs; US Citizenship required.
Travel Requirement 25% travel within the US will be required.
Perks & Benefits Vacation New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
Health Insurance Zero Deductible Health Plans
Flexible Schedules Flex Schedules
Professional Development Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
ESOP Funded Stock Ownership Plan
401k Match+6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
Bonus Program Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
Mentorship Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit
EEO Statement MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
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