Principal Engineer, Modeling - Arlington - Strategic Analysis

    Strategic Analysis
    Strategic Analysis Arlington

    2 weeks ago

    Description
    Strategic Analysis, Inc.

    is seeking a Principal Engineer, Modeling & Simulation to provide technical leadership in the design, execution, and application of advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities supporting mission-critical defense, cyber, and complex systems programs.

    This role combines deep engineering expertise with systems-level insight and leadership across large, multidisciplinary teams operating in classified environments.

    The ideal candidate will have a proven record of integrating modeling and simulation into operational decision-making, program execution, and technology transition efforts, with experience spanning cyber, mission systems, and physical infrastructure.


    Responsibilities:

    • Serve as the technical authority for modeling and simulation across complex cyber, mission, and infrastructure systems.
    • Architect and lead simulation frameworks that support system development, operational evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
    • Design and oversee simulation experiments to inform requirements development, force design, and investment decisions.
    • Integrate cyber effects modeling into mission-level, campaign-level, and force-structure analyses.
    • Establish and lead model-based systems engineering (MBSE) efforts to document and analyze physical and digital system architectures.
    • Translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements, modeling assumptions, and validated analytical products.
    • Guide transition of advanced modeling and simulation capabilities from research and rapid acquisition into operational sustainment.
    • Provide technical leadership to large, cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and software developers.
    • Author and review technical reports, requirements documents, strategy papers, and peer-reviewed publications.
    • Support accreditation of classified information systems through analytical documentation contributing to ATO and ATC processes.

    Requirements:

    • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
    • 15+ years of experience in modeling & simulation, systems engineering, or advanced technical analysis roles.
    • Demonstrated leadership of large technical teams (50+ personnel) on high-value, complex programs.

    Hands-on experience with:
    o Modeling and simulation of cyber, mission, or complex engineering systems
    o MATLAB and/or FORTRAN
    o Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)


    • Strong background in requirements development, simulation experiment design, and analytical validation.
    • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.

    Desired:

    • Experience supporting DoD, DARPA, or other national security research and development organizations.
    • Background in cyber operations modeling or multi-domain mission analysis.
    • Experience deploying and integrating modeling tools within classified information systems.
    • Defense acquisition, program management, or requirements oversight experience.
    • Operational or expeditionary experience with unmanned or advanced mission systems.
    Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law.

    This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions:
    recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.
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