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Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer at QinetiQ in Chantilly, VA
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Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support to a Department of War client located in Chantilly, VA. The highly motivated candidate will provide leadership and guidance through knowledge, experience, and their ability to effectively provide model base system engineering support to a Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation office.
The Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer will serve as the lead system engineer within a mission engineering and modeling and simulation team supporting the Office of the Chief Engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for ensuring mission engineering and systems engineering best practices are being utilized across the organization.
Responsibilities will include coordinating with stakeholders across the Department of War including Under Secretary of War (Research & engineering), CAPE, Joint Service Branches (AF, Army, USMC, Navy etc.) and DARPA. Requires strong systems engineering principles, project management and ability to conduct cross-disciplinary collaboration across an entire portfolio of RDT&E projects.
Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsibile for ensuring mission engineering and system engineering best partices are being utlizied across the entire organization
Participate in program reviews and concept review boards and provide model based engineering support to government program managers on noval concepts
Develop and validate simulation models utilizing tools such as AFSIM, CAMEO and/or other Modeling and Simulation tools
Collaborate with engineers, SETAs and government program managers to align simulations with real-world scenarios, CONOPs and TTPs
Coordiate with external stakeholders across the Department of War including USW R&E, CAPE, The Joint Services and DARPA.
Assist with developing processes, prodcuts and training materials to ensure that existing and new projects are utilizing systems engineering and mission engieering as appropriate
Review key documents including Project Execution Plans and provide feedback as appropriate
Required Qualifications
15 years of Experience, 10+ years of practical systems engineering experience specifically within M&S
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or similar field
Previous experience using AFSIM and CAMEO
TS/SCI clearance
10-20% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required
Preferred Qualifications
DAWIA Systems Engineering Certification
DAWIA Project Management Certification
Model Based Engineering Certificates
Masters or advanced degree in engineering, math, physics or similar field
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.