Engineer-Modeling & Simulation (Senior)

JRAD is seeking candidates for an upcoming Engineer-Modeling & Simulation (Senior) position supporting the U.S. Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 6 (DET 6) – Fighter Test Services (FTS). This position is located at Nellis AFB, NV.

The Engineer-Modeling & Simulation (Senior) provides advanced engineering expertise in the design, development, integration, and application of modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities to support operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of fighter aircraft systems under the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Detachment 6 Fighter Test Services contract.

Leads the development and application of high-fidelity models, simulations, and distributed test environments, including the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), to evaluate system effectiveness, suitability, survivability, and mission performance in operational conditions. Integrates simulation results with live flight test data to provide comprehensive, decision-quality assessments.

Serves as a senior technical authority supporting M&S activities across all phases of the OT&E lifecycle, ensuring analytical rigor, model credibility, and alignment with mission objectives.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Lead design, development, integration, and execution of modeling and simulation (M&S) systems supporting operational test and evaluation 
• Develop and apply high-fidelity models and simulations representing aircraft systems, sensors, weapons, and operational environments 
• Support development and execution of distributed test environments, including integration with the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) 
• Validate and verify models and simulations, including correlation of simulation outputs with live flight test data 
• Define simulation scenarios, operational conditions, and evaluation criteria aligned with OT&E objectives 
• Analyze simulation outputs and integrate results with operational test data to assess system performance and mission effectiveness 
• Conduct trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and scenario-based assessments using M&S tools 
• Identify limitations, assumptions, and uncertainties in models and simulations and assess their impact on evaluation results 
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and journeyman engineers and analysts 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including aerospace engineers, operations research analysts, data analysts, and intelligence personnel 
• Support real-time and post-test analysis during simulation and test events 
• Develop and review technical documentation, including model descriptions, validation reports, and evaluation summaries 
• Advise government leadership on M&S capabilities, limitations, and analytical findings 
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, verification and validation (V&V) requirements, and security protocols

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering) or a related technical discipline
• 10 or more years of relevant professional experience in modeling and simulation, systems engineering, or related technical fields
• Experience supporting operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities within AFOTEC or similar test organizations
• Familiarity with fighter aircraft systems (e.g., F-35, F-16, F-15) and air combat operations 
• Experience with Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) or other modeling and simulation environments 
• Experience with digital engineering, high-performance computing, or advanced simulation frameworks 
• Experience with mission-level or campaign-level modeling
• Familiarity with the following tools and technologies: programming languages: Python, C , MATLAB; modeling and simulation tools and frameworks; data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python libraries, Tableau); and distributed simulation environments and integration tools
• Demonstrated experience developing and applying modeling and simulation solutions for complex systems 
• Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E), systems engineering, or mission analysis using M&S tools 
• Experience with model development, integration, verification, and validation processes 
• Experience analyzing simulation data and integrating results with real-world data sources 
• Experience leading technical efforts and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!  

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:  

• Health Insurance  

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance  

• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance  

• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care  

• Disability Insurance  

• 401K Plan  

• Tuition Reimbursement  

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions. 

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