Mission M&S Engineer

NextGen’s practice in Digital Engineering (DE) is growing. As such, we are seeking to hire Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineers with experience in modeling and simulation and/or digital engineering. NextGen’s DE team builds high fidelity Digital Twins employing Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) approaches in support of new systems development for commercial and DoD/Intel customers. Selected engineers will collaborate with fellow DE colleagues to solve complex technical tasks while becoming experts with and deploying cutting edge modeling and analysis tools. Establish and grow your Digital Engineering career with NextGen today!

• Must be able to obtain a DoD Clearance (U.S. citizenship is required)
• Some limited travel may be required (10% or less)
• Work on a cross-functional team to develop cutting-edge software solutions for DoD mission-critical programs, including communications and threat systems
• Conduct modeling and simulation of communication systems, focusing on waveform generation, antenna characteristics, and link budgets
• Incorporate physics level models into mission models
• Development of code to enable rapid development of scenarios and interfaces
• Use constructive sim tools such as STK and AFSIM to analyze system performance
• Develop, verify and optimize simulation environments for communications systems
• Collaborate with teammates, customers, and partners in an Agile environment

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in Modeling & Simulation with a focus on mission level models
• Experience with AFSIM, STK, or similar M&S tools for system performance analysis
• Proficiency in developing simulation models for threat systems including EW, platform motion, communications systems, including RF waveforms/antennas and link budgets
• Experience using Python and C for simulation framework and automation purposes
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing technical requirements
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• SME with communication systems design, including RF waveform modeling, antenna modeling, and link budget analysis
• Knowledge of threat systems including Electronic Attack (EA) techniques
• Experience with threat data sources such as EWIRDB or TMAP
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Ability to develop automated scripts and plugins to enhance M&S capabilities

About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance.

We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

1. Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.

2. Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.

3. Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.

4. Strive to achieve results as an organization.

5. Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.

6. Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.

7. Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.

8. Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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