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Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
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

  • Bachelor’s 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.

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