Simulation Software Analyst​/Engineer

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

K  is seeking a Software Engineer to support the horizontal integration of multiple USAF open architecture programs and autonomy projects; ensuring alignment across systems and enhancing mission effectiveness.

• Validate simulation inputs, outputs, and system configurations.
• Troubleshoot simulation execution issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor simulation performance and ensure test objectives are achieved.
• Configure, execute, and monitor simulations in laboratory and virtual test environments.
• Support developmental and operational test events through modeling and simulation activities.
• Develop and maintain simulation scenarios based on operational requirements and test objectives.

• Analyze simulation results and identify performance trends, anomalies, and risks.
• Generate reports, summaries, and visualizations to support engineering and program decisions.
• Present simulation findings to technical teams and program leadership.
• Maintain test records and configuration documentation.

• Assist in development and maintenance of digital engineering artifacts.
• Support creation and refinement of system models and digital representations.
• Participate in Digital Thread and Digital Twin initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation and testing processes.

• Partner with systems engineers and test personnel to define simulation objectives.
• Coordinate with software and cybersecurity teams to maintain simulation environments.
• Support Government and DoD customer demonstrations, reviews, and test events.

• Minimum Associate’s degree in systems engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM degree program
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in Systems Engineering
• An active Secret clearance is required

• Top-Secret clearance
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, languages, and methodologies
• Knowledge of DoD open architectures such as OMS (Open Mission Systems)
• Experience with software architecture and development
• Experience with data modeling, test driven development, and mission planning
• Experience with collaborative software development in either open source or professional team environments.

• Location:
  
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