Mission Engineering Analyst

The Defense Sector Office of Technology is seeking an experienced Mission Engineering Analyst. As a Mission Engineering Analyst you will be required to develop solutions that are highly innovative and achieved through research and integration of industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience modeling multi-domain operational scenarios in the Advance Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) software with a deep understanding of military operations at the mission and/or campaign level. You will work alongside other technical leaders to develop complex, representative scenarios, integrate Leidos software within the AFSIM framework, and conduct innovative analysis. You will influence development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results. You will resolve highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation. You will interact daily with various

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of prior relevant experience. Masters degree in the above areas and 6+ years is also acceptable. \n
• 4+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis, preferably using AFSIM \n
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB \n
• Deep understanding of military operations at the mission and/or campaign level, informed by experience working on DoD programs \n
• Expertise in modeling military systems and their behaviors in multiple domains \n
• Familiarity with Agile DevSecOps practices \n
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex technical issues and design effective solutions. \n
• Possess effective communication and be able to collaborate with Customers, and cross-functional teams, document technical processes, and present solutions to stakeholders. \n
• Must be able to prioritize tasks effectively, manage deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. \n
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. \n
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies \n
• US citizenship with a Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible \n, + Experience with programming languages like C, C++, R, or Java and Object-Oriented Programming practices \n
• Experience with modeling space-based sensing systems, communications systems, and/or space domain awareness systems \n
• Experience modeling military combat scenarios/vignettes \n
• Experience integrating multiple tools in a singular environment \n
• Agile-based knowledge and skill, including experience with Scrum Ceremonies and work management tools (e.g., (JIRA, Confluence). \n \n

• Apply Object-Oriented Programming techniques to maximize M&S environment scalability and extensibility \n
• Analyze simulation results to communicate system and software effectiveness in-context of their real-world applications. \n
• Collaborate with SMEs, software engineers, and analysts in the Defense Sector and across Leidos to maximize Operational Analysis activity productivity \n
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high coding standards \n
• Document model development processes, results, and best practices for knowledge sharing and reproducibility \n
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AFSIM capabilities \n
• Assists in creating technical documentation and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders \n \n, Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. \n \n If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. \n \n \nCommitment to Non-Discrimination \n \n All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.”, “hiringOrganization”: {“@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Leidos”, “logo”: “https://jobs.military.com/attachments/employer/0/962/152/273.svg”}, “jobLocation”: {“address”: {“addressCountry”: “United States”, “streetAddress”: “Not specified”, “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “postalCode”: “22201”, “addressLocality”: “Arlington”, “addressRegion”: “Virginia - VA”}, “@type”: “Place”}, “industry”: “Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing”, “identifier”: {“@type”: “PropertyValue”, “name”: “Leidos”, “value”: “R-00193454-OTHLOC-PL-2D0103”}, “baseSalary”: {“@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “value”: {“minValue”: “107900”, “@type”: “QuantitativeValue”, “maxValue”: “195050”, “value”: “107900”, “unitText”