Systems Engineer - Modeling and Simulation

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is looking for a Systems Engineer to work as a Joint Counter Unmanned Systems Modeling and Simulation Analyst for customer support in Tampa, FL.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Provide on-site analysis, operation and support of complex Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) simulation models
• Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with C-UAS decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions
• Collect and analyze C-UAS data and develop decision support software, service, or products
• Participate in routine working group sessions to facilitate information exchange, peer review and vetting of products
• Establish working relationships with analytical partners such as OSD-CAPE, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), CAA, Navy N81, Joint Staff (JS)-J8, etc. to extend CCJ8's Modeling and Simulation Teams C-UAS analysis capabilities and expertise
• Develop C-UAS study questions by implementing a process that properly identifies and defines issues and outlines study questions for development into study plans
• Analyze and evaluate measures of effectiveness/measures of performance and C-UAS study implications based on data produced from the models
• Implement a verification process that incorporates the proper framing of study questions, conduct research and coordination to capture data necessary to populate the models, and configure and program the model(s). The technical experts and analytical working group described above shall be included in this process
• Implement a validation process that analyzes model output by interacting with planning/operations subject matter experts.
• Assist USCENTCOM in crafting insights and conclusions produced from the simulations of these studies
• Brief leadership on analytic insights
• Conduct all tasks necessary to complete assigned projects within the time and quality standards established by the supported government military or civilian project manager.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years relevant experience in modeling and simulation with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA
• Must have an active and transferrable DoD Top Secret security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance
• Experience with C++/Python/Java or similar programming language
• Possess the ability to implement and apply familiarity with common qualitative and quantitative assessment tools and methodologies in the conduct of analysis projects.
• Experience working with modeling and simulation software; preferably Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) and Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM)
• Expert level skills with Microsoft Office Suite tools (SharePoint, Office, PowerPoint)

Nice to have

• Masters of Science Degree with documented coursework in operations research, industrial/systems engineering, systems analysis, or related field
• Experience interfacing with military staffs at the operational and strategic level.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Our Values

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care