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ISR Principal Modeling/Simulation Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 13 hours ago • Updated 13 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

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Skills

Science
SIM
Security Clearance
Surveillance
Articulate
Remote Sensing
Network
Systems Tool Kit
Satellite
Design Analysis
Evaluation
Collaboration
Spectrum
JD
STK
SOAP
Scripting
Visual Basic
Python
MATLAB
Systems Modeling
Modeling
ISR
Critical Thinking
Management
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
WAR
DoD
Leadership
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2615796

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

The qualified applicant will provide local support to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Multi-Domain Sensing Program (MDSP), Space-based Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISRT) Division with expertise in ISR systems/processes and modeling and simulation (M&S). Efforts include (but not limited to): Developing space-based ISR models, executing space-based ISR models, analyzing and assessing modeling and simulation results from analysis partners across all classification levels.

This position requires significant technical understanding of space-based ISR as well as significant experience with M&S. Experience and understanding of airborne ISR capabilities is also desired. The candidate must be able to: articulate what remote sensing is needed from tactical to strategic levels, where it needs to go and how fast it needs to get there; employ and develop modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; analyze modeling and simulation results; coordinate internal and external modeling and simulation efforts and provide recommendations on potential improvements to concepts and architectures.

Duties and Responsibilties:

Develop target (missile) simulations and corresponding trajectory and behavior files using industry standard M&S tools such as the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) ** Primary
Develop modeling and simulation analysis and assessment scripts using government network supportable tools such as Visual Basic, Python, and/or Matlab. **Primary
Develop space-based missile warning access and performance models using industry standard M&S tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK) or Satellite Orbit Analysis Program (SOAP) and integrate SWAC space-based ISR capability area force designs with modeling and simulation expertise. **SecondarySupport
Assist in force design analysis planning, analysis execution coordination, and analysis results evaluation
Recommend and document force design dependencies and opportunities (joint, intelligence community, industry, international and other government organizations)
Assist with modeling inputs and simulation development for external M&S efforts
Collaborate in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution involving the full spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities for a force design effort
Coordinate efforts internally and externally with multiple agencies/organizations

Qualifications

?Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Demonstrated experience developing complex space system models and simulations with industry standard tools such as STK, SOAP, AFSIM, and/or NGTS
Demonstrated experience developing simulation scripts and interface code using government supportable software languages such as VB, Python, and/or Matlab
Technical understanding of Space-based ISR systems across joint, intelligence community, industry, international and/or other government organizations
5+ years of space system modeling and simulation experience including analyzing modeling and simulation results
In depth understanding of space-based ISR systems and operations
Demonstrated problem solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments
Ability to actively participate in a team environment, working collaboratively as well as independently
Ability to solely execute and direct tasks including coordinating with multiple organizations/agencies and present leadership with viable options for future architectures
Have a background of applying analytical problem solving at the tactical, operational and strategic levels of war across multiple DoD organizations
Ability to apply a variety of analysis techniques to identify operational shortfalls of U.S. space capabilities and concepts and make recommendations for future architectures
Ability to develop and present leadership decision quality briefings and papers
Knowledge of how to work in a classified and compartmented working environment is required

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2615796
Posted 13 hours ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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