Job DescriptionJob DescriptionpThe DCS Air amp; Space Technology (AST) Sector is seeking a Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MSamp;A) efforts. Are you interested in working in a high-tech company on cutting edge technology to help solve national security problems? Do you want to be challenged every day supporting world class research and development? If so, DCS may be the place for you! DCS is an employee-owned organization known for creating agile technology solutions across the U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets./ppAs a member of our team, you will support defense technologies along with research and development in Reston, VA, having opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, with state-of-the-art simulation technologies, simulation integration experts, and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SME). Our work focuses on conducting capability assessments for emerging military technologies and ensuring related tools and methodologies are suitable to inform Department of Defense (DoD) decision makers./ppstrongEssential Job Functions:/strong/ppAs a Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you could expect to:/ppConstruct military models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM./ppProvide dynamic scripting techniques to produce modeled entity actions/interactions in AFSIM./ppCreate and enhance operationally relevant scenarios that accurately represent actions, reactions, and interactions between entities in the AFSIM simulation./ppContribute to the development and execution of MSamp;A study plans to be conducted using AFSIM./ppCollaborate with subject matter experts, such as pilots and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in AFSIM./ppCoordinate with team members to contribute to execution of analysis of studies, analyze AFSIM results, and prepare and present study findings./ppCollaborate with agile AFSIM software development teams to build and enhance MSamp;A solutions./ppCollaborate with study leads and customer stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant technical approaches./ppstrongRequired Skills:/strong/ppDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required./ppAt least a BS degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical discipline and at least 12 years of related analysis experience./ppApplicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information./ppActive TS/SCI level U.S. DoD security clearance./ppAt least 8 years of hands-on experience creating AFSIM scenarios and models for engagement and/or mission level studies./ppExcellent written and verbal English communications skills./ppAbility to apply the scientific method to diverse MSamp;A efforts./ppScripting or programming experience./ppAbility to work well in team environments./ppAbility to travel, as required./ppstrongDesired Skills:/strong/ppMS in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical discipline./ppHigh level of proficiency in C++, Python, SysML, or other programming language./ppFamiliarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic./pp/p