MITRE · 16 hours ago
Lead Modeling & Simulation Engineer
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation focused on tackling the nation's toughest challenges through R&D in various fields including cybersecurity and defense. The Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer will support USINDOPACOM by delivering mission value through technical innovation, leading efforts in model-based systems engineering, operational analysis, and developing novel M&S techniques.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
Responsibilities
Applying understanding of model-based architecture and mission engineering best practices to improve or transform systems capabilities of DoW enterprise information environments
Using systems models to assess the impact of proposed changes on component or constituent systems
Defining capability and interoperability gaps, overlaps, opportunities, and constraints
Creating mission models (MT & METs) from the details from the operational products in MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo)
Creating mission architecture products (METs & System Architecture Views) from the mission models
Integrating MBSE (e.g., Cameo) and Operational Analysis (e.g., AFSIM) models to support quantitative and qualitative analysis
Constructing military models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM
Creating and enhancing operationally relevant scenarios that accurately represent actions, reactions, and interactions between entities in the AFSIM and Cameo simulations
Contributing to the development and execution of MS&A study plans and scenarios
Coordinating with team members to execute analysis of studies, analyze results, and prepare and present study findings
Collaborating with study leads and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches
Analyzing complex systems-of-systems to provide actionable recommendations to US Indo-Pacific sponsors
Qualification
Required
Typically, BS in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; or a BA in International Relations, International Security, or similar fields and 8 years of experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Demonstratable experience with model-based systems engineering, operational analysis, and/or modeling & simulation (including SIMEX)
Experience with development in Python
Experience with AFSIM and other M&S applications, and integration of models to perform more comprehensive simulations
Familiarity in the practical application of the various components of the Digital Engineering lifecycle (systems architecting and MBSE, Modeling and Simulation (M&S), etc.)
Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, software languages, platforms, and systems
Prior experience working day-to-day in government-controlled DoW spaces and familiarity with DoW military missions
Effective and influential oral communications skills
Strong written and oral communications skills
Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
U.S. Citizenship required
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Familiarity with MBSE and developing integrated architectures using standards-based modeling language (e.g., UPDM, SysML, UML)
MagicDraw and Cameo Enterprise Architect & Teamwork Server for managing architecture models is preferred, but not required if the candidate has a strong ability to quickly learn new tools
Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF, Zachman)
Experience with developing add-ons or plugins for systems modeling tools
Familiarity with a range of systems engineering lifecycle activities including, but not limited to, requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment
Experience with and/or future interest in project and department leadership roles including project leader, task leader, and group leader
Active TS/SCI
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
A culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership
Hawaii Rotational Incentive program
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
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