Digital Engineering Specialist, Modeling, Simulation & Analysis

SAIC

. Receive, interpret, and analyze digital engineering models, datasets, and design artifacts generated by MACH-XL and other external programs .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeCrane • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in modeling and simulation, particularly with AFSIM, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for data processing and model automation. Strong analytical skills are essential for validating models and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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AFSIM Modeling And SimulationPython ScriptingData Parsing And AutomationAnalytical SkillsActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Modeling And Simulation ToolsData ProcessingModel Validation And VerificationDigital Engineering ModelsParametric Data TranslationSystem Design InterpretationScenario DevelopmentOperations AnalysisInteroperability AssessmentMission Effectiveness Evaluation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

AFSIMXMLJSONSTEPMACH-XL

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+AFSIM Training

Industry Keywords

HypersonicsAdvanced Weapons ConceptsAerospace System ArchitectureModel Lifecycle ProcessesConfiguration Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive, interpret, and analyze digital engineering models, datasets, and design artifacts generated by MACH-XL and other external programs
Develop automated or semi-automated parsing utilities to convert structural, behavioral, and parametric data into AFSIM-compliant model structures
Troubleshoot model ingestion challenges, data misalignment, structural inconsistencies, and format translation issues
Integrate translated models into AFSIM and conduct scenario development, system representation, and mission-level simulation
Execute operations analysis to assess system behavior, performance, interoperability, and mission effectiveness
Validate and verify translated models for technical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program objectives
Collaborate with system engineers, data modelers, and mission analysts to refine modeling assumptions and ensure accurate simulation fidelity
Document translation workflows, modeling assumptions, and analytical outcomes to support repeatability and technical review
Communicate findings, analytical outcomes, and modeling recommendations to DoD program stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 9 years’ experience
Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation tools, preferably AFSIM or comparable mission-level frameworks
Familiarity with digital engineering models and structured data formats including XML, JSON, STEP, and proprietary DE schemas, with experience translating parametric data
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data processing, parsing, and model automation
Ability to understand and interpret system designs, subsystem relationships, and performance parameters
Strong analytical skills with the ability to design experiments, assess outcomes, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Active Secret clearance
Preferred: experience with hypersonic digital engineering artifacts or other advanced weapon system models
Preferred: working experience with AFSIM
Preferred: understanding of M&S verification and validation (V&V), configuration management, and model lifecycle processes
Preferred: experience integrating multi-domain or multi-platform models in mission-level simulation environments
Preferred: familiarity with hypersonics, advanced weapons concepts, or aerospace system architecture
Preferred: active certifications such as Security+, AFSIM training, or other relevant credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
On-site work supporting NSWC Crane, Indiana