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Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer Analyst to join our team, primarily working on-site in classified spaces and in secure government facilities within the National Capitol Region. You will help meet the requirements of our expanding customer base in the National Defense sector. This includes working directly with customers, study leads, and model developers to create and execute analysis plans in various simulation environments, including AFSIM, SUPPRESSOR, EADSim, and other mission and engagement level models.

You will replicate systems or concepts under consideration for various operational scenarios using concepts of operation and behaviors. Additionally, you will define bounds for run matrix execution, carry out run execution, and perform analysis of results. You will work with a study team as well as independently and assist less experienced team members with technical tasks, career development, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts in defining study questions to address areas of concern and translate them into analysis plans.
  • Develop models in physics simulation frameworks to represent system performance and behaviors.
  • Develop run matrices and lead a study team to conduct simulation runs and produce output.
  • Post-process output data into measures of merit and effectiveness to support the analysis plan objectives.
  • Perform verification and validation of simulation input, output and results.
  • Lead interpretation of model results and development of presentations to deliver findings and conclusions to the customer in support of their analytical objectives.
  • Ensure quality of modeling & simulation products, including briefings for stakeholders/customers.
  • Assign sub-tasking to study team members, monitor progress, and provide guidance and direction for performance improvements.
  • Possibility to directly manage Associate and Engineer-level employees.

Required Qualifications

  • Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • 6 years of experience with mission-level modeling and simulation and Operations Analysis principles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, operations research, computer science, data science, or a similar field.
  • Knowledge of modeling and simulation methodologies and tools (i.e., AFSIM, Suppressor, or EADSIM).
  • Familiarization with developing experimental designs, executing study plans, and constructing scenario elements.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming and principles.
  • Experience conducting data analytics using various tools.
  • Experience with statistics and their application in Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Experience leading study or project teams for day-to-day tasking, monitoring progress, and producing a final result.
  • Experience in research using IC or other digital source documentation.
  • Significant experience working with and presenting to customers, in particular with the US DoD, IC, or Federal Law Enforcement.
  • Basic knowledge of or special interest in military operations.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Some local travel required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Significant experience with modeling and simulation methodologies and tools.
  • Experience with data visualization or visual communications.
  • Experience with ancillary disciplines such as radar operations, weapons systems, satellites, etc.
  • Specific domain experience with space technology and/or Air Force systems.
  • Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, operations research, computer science, data science, or a similar field.
  • Software development experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • Personnel management experience.

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