Principal MS&A Engineer

The Principal Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering advanced modeling and simulation solutions across multidomain mission environments. The role requires deep subject matter expertise in AFSIM, mission engineering, system architecture analysis, and operational modeling for space, air, and integrated defense systems. The Principal Engineer applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts to architect analytic environments, guide technical teams, and ensure high fidelity results aligned with customer objectives.

This position leads complex programs, mentors technical staff, interfaces with senior government stakeholders, and independently executes work with substantial autonomy. The role combines advanced M&S technical leadership with operational program management and team oversight.

The ideal candidate is a systems engineer and analyst with hands‑on experience designing, developing, and building and integrating MS&A models to support lifecycle planning, predictive analytics, and mission validation using state‑of‑the‑art simulation environments.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead mediumtolargescale AFSIM mission modeling efforts for United States Air Force (USAF) and Department of War (DoW) customers.
• Architect high fidelity simulation environments capturing multidomain interactions including C5
  
  ISRT, longrange kill chains, collaborative autonomy, integrated air defenses, and space mission resiliency.
• Design and execute modeling of space based kinetic and nonkinetic conflict scenarios; define modeling fidelity, scope, methodology, and data sourcing.
• Lead operational modeling projects, ensuring consistent methods, validated models, and quality deliverables across multiple study teams.
• Build 3D models, interactive environments, and visualization products to support mission planning, CONOPS development, and senior level decision briefings.
• Develop and refine system and systemofsystems architectures using advanced simulation to inform resiliency, survivability, and performance trade studies.
• Conduct mission level, engagement level, and system level analysis using AFSIM, government tools, and commercial platforms.

• Independently interface with senior government representatives to refine tasking, present results, define modeling requirements, and provide technical recommendations.
• Attend summits, conferences, and crossagency meetings to communicate technical findings and maintain awareness of emerging USAF and DoW modeling needs.
• Ensure tasklevel products align with overall program strategy, customer timelines, and required analytic rigor.

• Serve as tasking lead and technical mentor for modeling teams of 2-3 engineers per study; coordinate efforts across CONOPS, MBSE, architecture, and M&S teams.
• Manage daytoday work assignments for project leads; balance workload and tasking across multi-project environments.
• Ability to supervise teams of 10+ direct reports and multiple subteams, providing performance feedback, career growth guidance, and professional development.
• Act as hiring manager for M&S teams, driving talent strategy, interviews, selection, onboarding, and longterm workforce planning.
• Provide training, career guidance, and cross functional development opportunities for M&S personnel and technical contributors.
• Lead enterprise workforce development initiatives including AFLCMC/EB, OUSW R&E and DoW.

• Create detailed 3D facility models and interactive simulation environments for mission…