Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Job ID: 2505531

Location: PEARL CITY, HI, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-09

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer (MSE) located at Ford Island, Hawaii to support USINDOPACOM at the KMT-PWC to install, configure, operate and maintain Modeling and Simulation (M&S) software, applications, and systems across all KMT-PWC enclaves by supporting and building Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

• Collaborate with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Planners to design and refine M&S architectures for each exercise
• Work with LVC planners to integrate MSE test objectives into test plans and execute test events
• Update the Daily Event Log to track and document key exercise activities and issues
• Build M&S federations and infrastructures, collaborating with distant-end technical POCs
• Submit firewall Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and track their progress
• Stand up and configure M&S servers based on exercise requirements
• Prepare and conduct Event Operational Tests (EOTs) and Event Functional Tests (EFTs)
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with other PWC sections, INDOPACOM directorates, and SMEs to ensure that training objectives are met
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), delivering M&S/C4I solutions to LVC-related issues during live exercises

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Experience in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell and Red Hat / Linux operating systems
• Experience with orchestration tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, or Docker Swarm
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• Strong technical skills in server management, networking, and system administration
• Ability to create technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have an Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TSSCI clearance

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.