Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Modeling and Simulation Engineer located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs simulation and modeling in applied physics but may support other computational or experimental work as necessary.
• Contributes to the development of computational methods and models for simulating real-world problems. Develops high-quality software code and thorough documentation. Assesses modeled results against theory and data as available. Conducts software optimization, including parallelization, designs and develops new algorithms, and devises alternative ways of accomplishing research objectives. When possible, adapts existing software and equipment, or, if necessary, contacts vendors to procure the equipment, software, and supplies.
• Performs verification and validation tasks including unit testing, setting up simulation cases, managing runs and output data, processing and analyzing results, writing up analyses, and preparing presentations about the results and work performed. Interacts with other faculty, staff, and students to provide feedback based on analysis results and to assist with the modeling, algorithms and software techniques.
• As necessary, sets up and maintains computational development components and subsystems. These may include high-performance workstations, graphical processing units (GPUs), internal networking, cloud-based systems such as the Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise (DI2E) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), collaboration framework such as Confluence and Jira, and high performance computing (HPC) connectivity.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance required or eligible
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Space Physics, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to Integrate with other organizations/teams
• Ability to develop a highly effective working relationship with the customer
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI preferred
  
  
  

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.