Guide the development and management of modeling and simulation programs that enable detailed characterization of engagement scenarios
Evaluate solutions to verify proper implementation and compliance of M&S systems to meet all government requirements
Evaluate solutions to confirm accurate results and validate the M&S systems to meet the needs of the expected users
Maintain the existing automated test suite utilizing Python or other government-approved languages
Develop new automated test scripts to ensure a minimum of 95% of regression-based deficiencies are identified within the designated testing environments
Document software anomalies and track defect resolutions to closure within the government's designated JIRA
Independently validate developer fixes during government-directed product line test evaluations
Lead the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive test strategies for M&S systems
Define test objectives, scope, and acceptance criteria for modeling and simulation capabilities
Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test procedures for M&S verification and validation
Coordinate test activities across multiple stakeholders and development teams
Establish verification methodologies to ensure M&S systems are built correctly according to specifications
Establish validation methodologies to ensure M&S systems produce accurate and credible results
Conduct configuration management and version control of M&S baselines and test artifacts
Perform technical assessments of M&S fidelity, accuracy, and credibility
Evaluate M&S assumptions, simplifications, and limitations
Assess the appropriateness of M&S tools for specific mission applications
Conduct sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of input parameters on M&S outputs
Perform uncertainty quantification and error analysis for M&S results
Validate M&S outputs against real-world data, test data, and subject matter expert assessments
Compare and cross-validate results from multiple M&S tools and approaches
Identify and document M&S discrepancies, defects, and non-conformances
Track defect resolution and verify fixes are properly implemented
Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not introduce defects
Maintain automated test suites to enable continuous verification of M&S capabilities
Achieve minimum 95% detection rate for regression-based deficiencies through automated testing
Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructure
Implement continuous integration and continuous testing practices for M&S development
Create test data sets, scenarios, and benchmarks for M&S verification and validation
Develop synthetic test cases that stress M&S capabilities and boundary conditions
Establish test environments that replicate operational conditions
Coordinate with M&S developers to understand system design and implementation details
Review M&S code, algorithms, and data structures for correctness and efficiency
Assess adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines
Conduct peer reviews and technical inspections of M&S deliverables
Evaluate M&S documentation for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
Verify that M&S systems meet all functional and non-functional requirements
Validate M&S performance against specified metrics and benchmarks
Assess M&S scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Evaluate M&S user interfaces, workflows, and usability
Conduct acceptance testing to support government decision-making on M&S system deployment
Prepare independent assessment reports documenting V&V findings and recommendations
Present V&V results to government leadership and technical stakeholders
Provide objective, unbiased assessments of M&S readiness for operational use
Identify risks associated with M&S usage and recommend mitigation strategies
Guide the development of M&S for threat system characterization
Support modeling of adversary sensor systems, weapons systems, and platforms
Assist in development of engagement scenario simulations
Qualifications
Minimum Experience
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Eligible for TS/SCI; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.
Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
Years of Experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in modeling and simulation, weapon system analysis, or related technical domains.
An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree; or 4 additional years plus a Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with M&S frameworks, verification and validation methodologies, and threat modeling.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
Location:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: Occasional
