Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer

description

seeking a highly skilled and innovative senior modeling & simulation (m&s) engineer to provide critical technical oversight for the department of war (dow) in the development of next-generation hypersonic systems.

the dow test resource management center (trmc) is at the forefront of fielding advanced capabilities to ensure a decisive edge for the warfighter. This position provides an opportunity to join a premier systems engineering and technical advisor (seta) contractor team, guiding government investment in the digital infrastructure that underpins the entire hypersonic test and evaluation enterprise. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in multi-physics m&s who is passionate about integrating high-fidelity models with physical test campaigns and leveraging digital engineering to accelerate development.

under the oversight of the chief engineer, the candidate will:

serving as the lead technical expert on behalf of the government program office to oversee a portfolio of advanced m&s projects

• working within a highly collaborative, integrated team of engineers and project managers to ensure the government's technical and programmatic objectives are achieved
• providing direct government oversight for the development and integration of the digital engineering (de) elements for high priority hypersonic test and evaluation infrastructure modernization projects
• championing the integration of artificial intelligence (ai) and machine learning (ml) into physics-based models to enhance predictive capabilities and accelerate analysis
• assessing contract performer strategies for creating and maintaining the "digital thread," ensuring data continuity from requirements definition in model-based systems engineering (mbse) models through design, simulation, test, and operations
• providing technical oversight for the development of cloud-based digital engineering environments, ensuring the seamless integration of m&s tools, data repositories, and program management software
• conducting detailed technical reviews of contractor-developed m&s tools, methodologies, and validation plans, ensuring they meet government requirements for fidelity and accuracy
• assessing contractor performer approaches to multi-physics coupling (e.g., aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, structural response) and the integration of m&s with physical test data
• evaluating and providing technical feedback on the performer's verification, validation, and accreditation (vv&a) plans and results for all models and simulations
• serving as a key technical advisor during all performer-driven project reviews, including the system requirements review (srr), integrated baseline review (i ), preliminary design review (pdr), critical design review (cdr), and technical interchange meetings (tims), with a focus on m&s-related content
• preparing and presenting clear, concise technical assessments, white papers, and recommendations to the chief engineer and government program manager regarding m&s development, risks, and opportunities
• reviewing and providing technical input on contract deliverables such as the systems engineering plan (sep), integrated master schedule (ims), and other program documentation related to m&s
• leading the seta team's efforts to adopt and utilize genai and other advanced digital tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of technical oversight
• communicating complex m&s and digital engineering concepts and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience
• demonstrated expertise in digital engineering principles, methodologies, and their application, including direct experience with model-based systems engineering (mbse), digital thread, and digital twin concepts
• strong understanding of the components of a digital ecosystem, such as product lifecycle management (plm) tools, data management and protection, and high-performance computing (hpc) environments and their application to engineering workflows
• demonstrated hands‑on experience developing or…