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Parsons

$148K - $266K/yr

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Sr. M&S Engineer/AFSIM Specialist to join our team! In this role, you willleverage advanced simulation software to analyze complex defense systems ...

Leidos

AFSIM Lead Analyst

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

As an AFSIM Analyst/Engineer on our team, you'll have the chance to assess and evaluate combat weapon systems using computer-based analytical tools, including the Advanced Framework for Simulation ...

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What are some common challenges faced by an AFSIM Engineer when integrating new simulation models into existing frameworks?

AFSIM Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating new models, such as ensuring compatibility with existing simulation architectures and maintaining data integrity across various components. Balancing the fidelity of simulations with computational efficiency can also be demanding, especially when working with large-scale or complex scenarios. Additionally, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams—like software developers, analysts, and subject matter experts—is essential to align requirements and resolve integration issues promptly.

What is an AFSIM Engineer?

An AFSIM Engineer is a specialist who works with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) software. They are responsible for developing, integrating, and analyzing complex simulations, often for defense or aerospace applications. Their work involves modeling systems, running performance assessments, and supporting decision-making with simulation data. AFSIM Engineers typically have backgrounds in engineering, computer science, or physics, and experience with scripting or programming is often required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AFSIM Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AFSIM Engineer, you need a strong background in systems engineering, simulation modeling, and programming, typically supported by a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Proficiency with the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), scripting languages (such as Lua or Python), and experience with modeling tools are essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication set top performers apart. These competencies ensure accurate simulation results, effective collaboration, and the ability to meet complex defense or aerospace modeling needs.
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AFSIM Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis

Quantico, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
Group W provides wargaming, warfare modeling and simulation, software development, data analytics, and operations research/system analysis support to the national security mission. As a leader in the fields of campaign, mission, and wargaming analysis we embrace the cycle of research paradigm, continually seeking to improve the multi-method application of tools, data, methods, and techniques to generate credible and resilient insights to inform decisions on the Department's most challenging issues spanning CONOPs, acquisitions, force structures, tactics, and strategies. Group W is the developer and maintainer of the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), the authoritative M&S tool accepted by the Joint Analytic Community for analysis of theater-level, multi-domain, joint warfare. Similarly, we developed and manage the Standard Wargame Integration and Facilitation Tool (SWIFT) for OSW as an adaptable environment to support joint force combatants' wargaming requirements.
We have an immediate need for an AFSIM Analyst to provide onsite support in Quantico, VA.
Responsibilities
The AFSIM Analyst will apply advanced analytical, modeling, and simulation skills to solve complex warfighting problems in support of the USMC Operations Analysis Directorate (OAD). This role supports engagement-level analysis through the development and execution of analytical models, statistical methods, parametric and non-parametric techniques, regression analysis, and computer-based simulations using AFSIM. The analyst will develop mission-level representations of U.S., allied, and adversary forces executing warfighting concepts of operation. In addition, the analyst will advise operations research analysts, scientists, or engineers on appropriate analytical techniques, modeling approaches, and methods for addressing assigned problem sets.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in physics, mathematics, engineering, or an applied science discipline.
  • 2+ years of professional experience, including experience with AFSIM.
  • Active Secret clearance.

Desired:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Master's degree in operations research, physics, mathematics, engineering, or an applied science discipline.
  • Prior experience writing Python, R, or MATLAB code for pre-processing, post-processing, data analytics, and data visualization.

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