Simulation and Modeling Engineer; Cloud Engineer

Location: Crane, IN, Indiana, United States

Requisition Number: 26289

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,156.00 - $

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of

Experience:

MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision‑making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Senior Roles:

• Lead complex STK scenario development for space, air, and ground systems
• Conduct mission analysis, coverage studies, and trade‑off evaluations for satellite constellations and defense systems
• Integrate STK with external tools (MATLAB, Python, C++, Simulink) for automated workflows
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to define simulation requirements and deliverables
• Author technical reports, white papers, and presentations for internal and external audiences

Junior Roles:

• Support STK scenario creation for satellite, aircraft, and ground systems
• Assist in coverage analysis, trajectory modeling, and system performance evaluation
• Automate basic workflows using Python or MATLAB
• Document results and contribute to technical reports
• Collaborate with senior engineers to learn best practices in simulation and modeling

Senior Roles:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in simulation, modeling, and mission analysis
• Expert‑level proficiency in STK, including scripting and API integration
• Strong background in orbital mechanics, trajectory optimization, and communication link analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects
• TS/SCI clearance

Junior Roles:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in simulation/modeling (internship or academic project experience acceptable)
• Familiarity with STK and basic scripting (Python, MATLAB)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Senior Roles:

• Experience with DoD mission planning
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations and uncertainty analysis
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Junior Roles:

• Exposure to mission planning, or systems engineering coursework
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job.

HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs;
Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming…