Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Open Rank-EOSL-Onsite

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer works closely with research, development, and testing teams to combine simulation modeling with data analytics in order to provide recommendations to optimize system designs in support of current and future research, development, and testing efforts.

Specifically, the M&S Engineer is responsible for constructing computer simulation models, verifying and validating simulation models, performing simulation experiments to predict system behaviors, providing solutions to project stakeholders, and improving systems and processes.

The M&S Engineer is familiar with important M&S concepts and techniques, constantly keeps abreast of new tool and language developments, and is familiar with a wide range of both open source and proprietary modeling and simulation tools, frameworks, and environments, such as AFSIM, AnyLogic, Arena, ExtendSim, OpenFoam, OpenModelica, NetLogo, etc.

In addition to tools, an M&S Engineer should be aware of many of the core M&S techniques such as discrete event simulation, continuous simulation, agent-based modeling, distributed simulation, and conceptual modeling.

At higher levels, the M&S Engineer / Specialist guides and conducts modeling, simulation, and analysis activities which includes eliciting requirements from stakeholders to support the design and implementation of M&S frameworks, computer simulation models, and simulation experiments.

Furthermore, the M&S Engineer is responsible for ensuring that models and simulations are designed according to M&S best practices and standards as well as for flexibility to support future modeling needs and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of product or system design including directing multiple lab resources for large scale product or system analyses
• Manage sub-contractor resources supporting all M&S areas (definition, requirements analysis, synthesis, systems analysis and implementation)
• Conduct product or system design analysis translating requirements into valid models and experimental designs for systems of high complexity.
• Develop technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes
• Guide the development and strategy of reusable modeling expressions and tool chains

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead business development and major sponsor engagement activities in support of division and lab programs
• Document and communicate advanced concepts, strategies and plans to internal and external stakeholders
• Direct program growth by proposing new ideas to sponsors and marketing new technology or follow-on business opportunities
• Maintain an understanding of various sponsor interests in a given technical area

Other tasks assigned

Contribute to articles, conference papers, and other thought leadership efforts to advance the state of the art in EW M&S

Required Minimum Qualifications

• BS with Nine years minimum experience related to the modeling and simulation of RF and / or IR threat and survivability systems.
• Significant experience developing scenarios and models in AFSIM, ESAMS, ITASE, MOSAIC, SUPRRESSOR, EW Arena, Xpatch, or other related modeling and simulation tool framework

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS / SCI Clearance
• Experience leading engineering teams of 5 to 10 people
• A background in developing, testing, or employing RF sensors, jamming systems, Missile Warning systems, IRST systems, expendables, and other countermeasures
• Demonstrated experience engaging with government sponsors to develop new contacts and business opportunities
• Track record of M&S community engagement through the presentation of conference papers, journal articles, or other thought leadership efforts

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.