Job ID: 2610560
Location: Crane, IN, US
Date Posted: 2026-03-24
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Digital Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description SAIC is seeking a
Digital Engineering Specialist - Modeling & Simulation (M&S) for HWIL and SIL Development for the US Navy's Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) weapon system
. In this role, the candidate will apply advanced M&S techniques and cutting-edge Digital Engineering principles to support system development, assess weapon system performance, and contribute to Verification and Validation (V&V) efforts.
This role focuses on designing and executing M&S activities for system and subsystem-level evaluations, as well as designing integrated architectures that connect physical and simulation-based systems. The selected individual will collaborate with engineers, developers, and stakeholders to refine M&S scenarios, enhance model fidelity, and ensure data-driven decision-making across hardware-integration frameworks, test platforms, and the broader Digital Engineering lifecycle.
This position requires onsite support at NSWC Crane Division in
Crane, Indiana, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of critical strategic defense systems through innovation, architecture development, and collaboration.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES: Modeling & Simulation Design and Execution:
- Lead and execute M&S activities using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) methodologies, emphasizing integration within common engineering test beds to enable real-time performance evaluation and validation.
- Develop adaptable simulation environments to model complex system interactions, integrating physical hardware with virtual representations for rapid prototyping, evaluation, and refinement.
- Simulate real-world operating conditions to evaluate subsystem performance, sensor integration, and system behaviors across different lifecycle phases.
- Architect and develop cohesive Digital Engineering environments that connect physical test hardware, models, and simulations into a unified and scalable system.
- Ensure alignment between M&S frameworks, Digital Engineering principles, and broader program architecture to reduce design timelines and improve decision-making.
Architecture Development and Integration:
- Collaborate with technical teams to conceptualize, design, and develop Digital Engineering architectures that integrate physical and simulation-based systems.
- Define and manage the technical underpinnings of the digital thread, ensuring that simulation and physical testing environments remain interoperable, scalable, and adaptable to evolving program needs.
- Leverage principles from Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Twin development to build robust system-testing architectures.
- Identify and implement architectures that enhance coordination across HWIL/SIL platforms, simulation frameworks, and broader system development processes.
Subsystem and System-Level Performance Evaluations:
- Conduct M&S analyses to evaluate subsystems, system architectures, and hardware/software integration under various developmental and operational scenarios.
- Perform trade studies and parametric analyses using M&S tools to inform design decisions, assess alternatives, and enhance engineering outcomes.
- Use simulation data to verify design feasibility, identify potential deficiencies, and recommend design improvements.
Model Validation and Enhancement:
- Validate and verify M&S frameworks to ensure accuracy, credibility, and alignment with operational and developmental requirements.
- Collaborate with program stakeholders and technical teams to ensure that M&S environments build on real-world data and Digital Twin representations for accuracy and operational relevance.
- Recommend innovations and enhancements to M&S tools, frameworks, and workflows to address evolving program complexities and support next-generation HWIL/SIL capabilities.
Integration with Verification & Validation (V&V) Activities:
- Align M&S results with system Verification and Validation (V&V) processes, enabling robust design verification, functional validation, and compliance with requirements.
- Support the development of key deliverables, such as Requirements Verification Compliance Matrices (RVCMs) and system test plans using M&S-driven insights.
- Present M&S contributions during milestone reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), and other program reviews.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, industry partners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to define M&S objectives, requirements, and test scenarios.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and presentations summarizing M&S efforts, findings, and recommendations tailored for technical audiences, senior leadership, and program stakeholders.
- Provide mentorship to junior staff in developing and refining M&S skills, advancing the adoption of Digital Engineering principles, and leveraging HWIL/SIL capabilities.
Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field and 5 or more years of experience.
- Interim secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
- Experience in Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation (M&S), or systems integration, with emphasis on HWIL/SIL development and performance evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in common engineering test beds that leverage HWIL/SIL for system and subsystem-level assessments.
- Proven track record in integrating M&S insights with Verification and Validation (V&V) or similar systems engineering disciplines.
- Hands-on knowledge of relevant tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, STK, or other frameworks supporting M&S, HWIL, or SIL workflows.
- Strong proficiency in M&S methodologies, validation, and real-world scenario simulation.
- Excellent analytical skills for evaluating system behaviors, hardware-software integration, and model performance.
- Effective communication to articulate technical findings to diverse audiences, including engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience managing Digital Threads and contributing to model-centric workflows across the system lifecycle.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:- Direct experience with missile systems, submarine-launched platforms, or similar defense applications.
- Familiarity with organizations like NSWC Crane Division, OSD, or Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).
- Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems is a plus but not required.
- Certifications: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or defense acquisition certifications in systems engineering.
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.
- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2610560
- Posted 1 day ago
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