AV · 19 hours ago
Junior Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $34/hr
3+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Junior Modeling and Simulation Engineer will execute model-based air and missile defense analysis and support international collaborations with partners.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Use modeling and simulation tools such as the Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) and Missile Defense Analysis Simulation (MDASIM) to execute system-level air and missile defense modeling on behalf of MDA/DE-CA
Participate in international air and missile defense architecture studies and working group forums with MDA's international partners. Travel, to include international locations, may be required
Coordinate with MDA/CA action officers and other program elements to execute data requests, answer technical questions and coordinate subject matter experts to support bi-lateral program agreements
Present findings to joint forums with MDA and international partners at multiple technical exchange meetings
Participate in planning for model-based studies supporting MDA's objectives in each region
Additional responsibilities include developing study objectives, creating simulation run matrices/design of experiments and streamlining the process for data collection and visualization
Qualification
Required
Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, System Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or another relative field
Need to have at least 3 years of experience with modeling tools supporting operations research, supporting defense analysis, or trade studies
Active Secret clearance
Need to engineering skills which include the use of mission level modeling and simulation tools, database development, data analytics, programing skills and technical writing
Ability to plan for model-based studies supporting MDA's objectives in each region
Ability to execute model-based studies and develop analytical reports and briefings for MDA
Ability to travel, to include international locations, may be required
Preferred
Presentation skills to present findings to joint forums with MDA and international partners
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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