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Reston, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

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Title:

Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Specialist)

KBR is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Specialist) with AFSIM experience to join a team of quantitative analysts and modelers that conducts modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) of emerging concepts for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) using advanced MS&A techniques and tools.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be able to think creatively and offer grounded out-of-the-box solutions when appropriate.

  • Be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and with making or supporting decisions under uncertainty.

  • Support M&S and software development efforts.

  • Collaborate with military subject matter experts and DARPA program managers to characterize architectures and concepts under study in the simulation environment.

  • Instantiate combat system platform and behavior models in the simulation environment.

  • Instantiate kill chains battle management command and control relationships and other scenario-specific mission and operational factors in the simulation environment.

  • Support the development and instantiation of an experiment design in the simulation environment.

  • Be able to independently conduct assigned tasks in support of a broader analytic or modeling effort.

  • Contribute to the creation of quality deliverables and reports and the quality control thereof.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Operations Research or other STEM field plus 3 years of relevant experience

  • Master of Science in Computer Science Operations Research or other STEM field plus 18 months of relevant experience

  • At least 18 months of demonstrated proficiency in AFSIM; experience in other mission-level combat modeling & simulation frameworks such as NGTS will be considered on a case-by-case basis

  • Proficiency in C Python or other programming language

  • Active Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility

Desired:

  • Master of Science in Computer Science Operations Research or other STEM field plus 3 years of relevant experience

  • Familiarity in model-based systems engineering tools such as CAMEO

  • Basic proficiency in SysML

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.


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