Modeling & Simulation Engineer

KING GEORGE, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

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SAIC

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Skills

Science
SIM
Interfaces
Testing
Test Plans
Computer Science
Physics
Security Clearance
Modeling
Design Of Experiments
Evaluation
Agile Management
Atlassian
Confluence
JIRA
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2601130

Location: KING GEORGE, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-05

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer to support the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), specifically for AEGIS Combat System and Enterprise Ship Self Defense Systems. The role involves ensuring the validation testing of high-fidelity modeling and simulation systems matches the Navy combat systems live fire performance data.

Job Duties:

Performs analysis applying appropriate scientific and engineering processes and modeling techniques
Performs analysis and trade-off studies related to operational issues, and reviewing test planning documents to ensure MOEs address operational requirements.
Interfaces with Operational Test & Evaluation Force to ensure M&S will address System Effectiveness requirements.
Ensure the Validation testing of a federation of high-fidelity models represents the Navy combat systems live fire performance data.
Perform analysis using scientific test and analysis techniques, conduct trade-off studies related to operational issues, and review test plans to ensure they meet operational requirements
Develop Test Objectives (TOs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures of Performance (MOPs)
Collaborates with a team of M&S engineers to develop tailored TestBed solutions
Coordinate with multiple Program and PAPM stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of naval combat systems through sophisticated modeling and simulation efforts.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, or denostrated years of experience

Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required

Experience:

5+ years of Navy experience in modeling and simulation
In-depth knowledge of Navy combat systems and related M&S tools and methodologies is highly advantageous
Demonstrated experience in the design, integration, and implementation of M&S products, particularly with AEGIS or SSDS ship or shore-based systems

Technical Skills:

Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OTF or COTF) background preferred
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and Integrated Evaluation Framework (IEF)
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues within simulation models to meet end performance
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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Position Id: 2601130
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Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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