What are the responsibilities and job description for the Modeling and Simulation Engineer position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2615866
Location: Pearl City, HI, US
Date Posted: 2026-08-28
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Pearl City, Hawaii to support INDOPACOM in joint simulations, core IT systems, exercise design, architecture, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems, issue coordination/resolution and technical SME during event tests and execution.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinates with technical planners and engineers to design simulation and Common Operational Picture (COP) technical architectures and solutions to include cross-domain solutions (CDS).
- Build and maintain computer models (or simulation) and C4I software and systems.
- Tests and validates simulation solutions during the design and planning stages to ensure the solution works during event execution.
- Performs systems engineering and administration during technical tests (EFT, EOT) and during ECG Training and CPX/FTX execution.
- Identifies equipment required, hardware specs, the software required, and builds software image and/or system installation and configuration per event participant requirements.
- Coordinates with team to perform system tests, generate equipment plans, and packaging equipment for deployment to other countries.
- Builds set up and execution plans, SOPs, presentations, diagrams, technical documentation, floor plans, and training materials to ensure success at exercises.
- Builds simulation and C4I systems for use during wargames, exercises, and technical events.
- Coordinates and installs network components as required, including switches and cabling.
- Sets up and provides required database, terrain, maps, and other products for event execution.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors and nine (9) years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Modeling and simulation experience.
- Model Interoperability (DIS, HLA, TENA).
- Map and terrain data experience.
- Model Development.
- C4I systems administration, integration, interoperability, and architecture experience OTH-G.
- Link 16 / JREAP-C.
- Virtual infrastructure.
- VMware.
- Cloud solutions.
- Networked application configuration and deployment.
- Experience with Linux and Windows system administration.
- Experience with system configuration automation with Shell scripts and PowerShell.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:
- Must have a current DoD 8750 IAT level II or higher certification such as Security CE, CySA , CASP, CISSP, etc.
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
- Must have a current Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI.
- Must be a current US Citizen.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $120,001 - $160,000