Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer, Modeling & Simulation to provide technical leadership in the design, execution, and application of advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities supporting mission-critical defense, cyber, and complex systems programs. This role combines deep engineering expertise with systems-level insight and leadership across large, multidisciplinary teams operating in classified environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of integrating modeling and simulation into operational decision-making, program execution, and technology transition efforts, with experience spanning cyber, mission systems, and physical infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the technical authority for modeling and simulation across complex cyber, mission, and infrastructure systems.
• Architect and lead simulation frameworks that support system development, operational evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
• Design and oversee simulation experiments to inform requirements development, force design, and investment decisions.
• Integrate cyber effects modeling into mission-level, campaign-level, and force-structure analyses.
• Establish and lead model-based systems engineering (MBSE) efforts to document and analyze physical and digital system architectures.
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements, modeling assumptions, and validated analytical products.
• Guide transition of advanced modeling and simulation capabilities from research and rapid acquisition into operational sustainment.
• Provide technical leadership to large, cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and software developers.
• Author and review technical reports, requirements documents, strategy papers, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Support accreditation of classified information systems through analytical documentation contributing to ATO and ATC processes.
Requirements:
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in modeling & simulation, systems engineering, or advanced technical analysis roles.
• Demonstrated leadership of large technical teams (50+ personnel) on high-value, complex programs.
• Hands-on experience with:
o Modeling and simulation of cyber, mission, or complex engineering systems
o MATLAB and/or FORTRAN
o Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Strong background in requirements development, simulation experiment design, and analytical validation.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
Desired:
• Experience supporting DoD, DARPA, or other national security research and development organizations.
• Background in cyber operations modeling or multi-domain mission analysis.
• Experience deploying and integrating modeling tools within classified information systems.
• Defense acquisition, program management, or requirements oversight experience.
• Operational or expeditionary experience with unmanned or advanced mission systems.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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