Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

At DCS, people come first. As an employee‑owned company, every person contributes to and shares in our success. We take pride in being a place where innovators, problem‑solvers, and builders of the future can thrive. If you’re looking for a role where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your work directly supports mission‑critical decisions, you’ll feel right at home here.

You’ll join a tight‑knit Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) team known for collaboration, creativity, and a genuine passion for solving complex defense challenges. We foster an environment where you can grow your technical strengths, explore new tools, and work side‑by‑side with experts who are eager to share knowledge. Together, we tackle projects that influence next‑generation military capabilities and shape the future of national defense.

Essential Job Functions:

Build detailed military models and entities in AFSIM

Develop dynamic scripting for realistic behaviors and interactions

Craft mission scenarios that reflect authentic operational conditions

Support MS&A study design and execution using AFSIM

Partner closely with pilots, technologists, and domain experts

Analyze simulation results and present insights to stakeholders

Work with agile software teams to enhance MS&A solutions

Collaborating with study leads & customers to refine technical approaches

You’ll be part of a culture that values curiosity, continuous learning, and teamwork, where people genuinely enjoy working together and supporting each other's success.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship.

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field.

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to apply analytical and scientific methods.

Scripting or programming experience.

Ability to work well within collaborative teams.

Ability to travel as needed.

Desired Skills:

MS degree in a relevant technical discipline.

Active TS/SCI or higher.

Experience using AFSIM for system modeling and/or scenario development.

Exposure to STK, JMP, Python, C++, or R.

Familiarity with modern U.S. and foreign military systems.