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Systems Planning & Analysis · 1 day ago

Space Predictive Modeling & Sim Analyst

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a Predictive Modeling & Simulation Analyst to plan and execute modeling and simulation systems development projects, applying knowledge of simulation methods for analysis of complex human machine systems and training.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan and execute modeling and simulation systems development projects

Possess and apply knowledge of simulation methods for analysis of complex human machine systems and training

Design and develop simulation systems and modeling of simulation objects

Perform analysis applying appropriate scientific and engineering processes and modeling techniques to the lifecycle development of systems

Perform analysis and trade-off studies related to operational issues and review test plans to ensure MOEs address operational requirements using modeling and simulation tools and techniques

Review plans for system integration, operation, and maintenance

Assist in the development of training for operational personnel

Qualification

ModelingSimulation toolsProgramming C++Programming PythonProgramming MATLABAdvanced engineering softwareModel Based Systems EngineeringDigital Engineering methodsData structuresArchitecturesScientific methodologySoftware development interestSubject Matter ExpertiseTeam collaboration

Required

Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph at time of application

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of related experience; or Master's degree and 4+ years of related experience; or PhD and 0 years of related experience

Experience using modeling and simulation (M&S) tools via academia, industry, government, or military service

Programming experience with advanced engineering software providing mod/sim/analysis, preferably on space and space control systems

Scripting/programming experience (C++, Python, MATLAB, STK)

Preferred

Advanced degree, preferably in related technical field

Experience working in teams to accomplish a systems engineering result

Developing mathematical models to solve targeted problems

Software development/programming interest and experience in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Microsoft Office 365, C++/C#, Visual Studio.NET, MATLAB, Python, R, or SQL development and code management techniques using (Git, Bitbucket, etc.) and agile software development practices/tools (Jira, Confluence, etc) including DevSecOps

Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering (DE) methods

Knowledge of databases, data structures, and data architectures

Ability to apply scientific methodology to complex scenarios

Demonstrated experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex, system-of-systems designs; preferably of IC Space systems

Subject Matter Expertise with DoD and IC Space programs, systems and missions