AFSIM Developer

Zachary Piper
Crane, IN, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$141,440.0 - $187,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) Data Analysis Systems Engineering C++ (Programming Language) Cyber Security Computer Programming Hardware Design Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Rapid Prototyping Process Software Tools
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Software Engineering Systems Integration Information Technology Modeling and Simulation

Job description

  • Provide technical leadership and expert-level support for AFSIM-based model development, integration, and analysis.
  • Design, develop, and maintain modeling and simulation solutions supporting Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) mission areas.
  • Develop and integrate simulation capabilities using AFSIM, Python, C, and other software development tools.
  • Conduct analysis involving:
  • Electromagnetic exploitation
  • Electronic attack
  • Protection and survivability assessments
  • Electronic Warfare (EW) effects modeling
  • Develop, integrate, and evaluate:
  • Threat models
  • Flight path models
  • Operational scenarios
  • Constructive simulation environments
  • Support Nuclear Triad (Land-Based, Sea-Based, and Airborne Strategic Deterrence) modeling and simulation initiatives.
  • Perform validation, verification, and accreditation (VV&A) activities for simulation models and provide formal assessment reports.
  • Collaborate with:
  • National Laboratories (e.g., Sandia National Laboratories)
  • Department of Defense Warfare Centers
  • Navy Modeling and Simulation organizations
  • Industry partners and prime contractors
  • Support rapid prototyping efforts and integration of emerging technologies into simulation environments.
  • Contribute to technical planning, schedule development, risk management, and project execution.
  • Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and reports for government stakeholders and program leadership., AFSIM, Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling, Modeling and Simulation, M&S, Military Simulation, Defense Modeling, Simulation Engineer, AFSIM Developer, Systems Engineering, Model Integration, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, EMSO, Electronic Warfare, EW, Electromagnetic Warfare, Nuclear Triad, Strategic Deterrence, Threat Modeling, Flight Path Modeling, Scenario Development, Constructive Modeling, Validation and Verification, VV&A, Simulation Analysis, Mission Engineering, Python, C Programming, MATLAB, Software Development, STK, Systems Tool Kit, NGTS, Builder, Rapid Prototyping, Hardware Design Engineering, National Laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, NSWC Crane, NUWCDIVNPT, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Navy Modeling and Simulation Office, NMSO, Department of Defense, DoD, Defense Programs, Multi-Domain Operations, Multi-Domain Superiority, Aerospace Engineering, Defense Engineering, Modeling Frameworks, Simulation Architecture, Technical Analysis, Assessment Reports, Data Analysis, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Strategic Systems, Cybersecurity, Security+ CE, CWF Certification, TS/SCI Clearance, Government Contracting, Defense Acquisition, Research and Development, C++, Java, Mission Systems, Operational Analysis

Requirements

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Senior AFSIM Developer / Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support simulation solutions for U.S. Navy programs. This position is on-site in Crane, IN . The AFSIM Developer will design, develop, and integrate simulation capabilities within the AFSIM framework to support multi-domain operations and mission-level analysis., * ActiveSecret Security Clearance.

  • Current Security+ CE or other DoD-approved Cyber Workforce Framework (CWF) certification.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with:
  • AFSIM
  • Modeling and Simulation tools such as STK, NGTS, Builder, or equivalent platforms.
  • Strong programming skills in:
  • Python
  • C
  • MATLAB
  • Proven experience in:
  • Systems engineering
  • Model integration
  • Simulation architecture development
  • Validation and verification activities
  • Experience developing technical reports and presenting findings to senior government and technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success managing technical projects, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams consisting of government personnel, National Laboratories, and industry partners.

Benefits & conditions

  • $68.00 - $90.00 /hr depending on experience
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave (as required by law)

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