Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Worker Type Regular Job  Description Modeling and Simulation Analyst Summary In  support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be a part of our team’s efforts to empower the Department of Defense’s navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission ensuring positioning, navigation and timing superiority. Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.

Position Responsibilities You will work with simulations that shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools.

You will conduct M&S activities in support of the analyses, exercises, wargames, and experiments conducted by the Government.

You will provide instruction, oversight and guidance on the proper operation and use of simulation models and exercises.

You may support live, constructive, or virtual training.

Your simulation shall include technical analyses and assessments to develop recommendations, and maintain system integration labs, facilities, and analysis tools.

You will utilize RF modeling and simulation software to manipulate antenna and power models that visualize GPS denial in potentially affected areas.

You will exhibit proficiency with some or all the following: GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, Systems Toolkit (STK), or other modeling and simulation programs.

Position QualificationsA bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, computer science or related fields5 to 10 years Related Experience in modeling and simulation

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Strong attention to detail.

Secret Clearance with ability to obtain SCI Location

Customer site at Kirkland Air Force Base

Preferred Qualifications & Desired Competencies Apprentice Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) or equivalent.

Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.

Physical Demands Travel required to domestic US sites – up to 10%.Ability to work in an office

Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent).Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).Clearance Level Secret The  salary range for this role is:$91,000 - $138,750

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision,…