Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Modeling and Simulation Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right advanced tools for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

As a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer on our Physical AI team, you’ll have the chance to impact national defense as a critical member of our research and development team. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these tools and capabilities but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. As an M&S Engineer, you will design and implement advanced models to evaluate system performance and support strategic decision-making. Join our team and create the future of national defense on the leading edge of research and development.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience performing modeling and quantitative analysis, including agent-based modeling, physics-based modeling, optimization of AI and ML algorithms, and reinforcement learning
• 5+ years of experience working with object-oriented programming languages and environments such as Python, Java, C++, C#, R, or MATLAB
• 2+ years of experience with EO-IR and 3D modeling and simulation software
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Nice If You Have:

• Experience designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale computational simulations within high-performance computing environments for complex engineering and scientific applications
• Experience in image processing, projective geometry, and computer vision techniques
• Experience with parallel programming languages and frameworks such as MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, and OpenCL
• Experience developing autonomous system behaviors
• Experience with Linux or Unix systems
• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) preferred; Doctorate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Skills Assessment As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.