Principal MS&A Engineer

Principal MS&A Engineer

Location

Eglin AFB, FL, US

Job Category

Engineering Jobs

Clearance Required

Top Secret

Potential for Telecommute

On-Site

Position Overview:

The Principal Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering advanced modeling and simulation solutions across multi‑domain mission environments. The role requires deep subject‑matter expertise in AFSIM, mission engineering, system architecture analysis, and operational modeling for space, air, and integrated defense systems. The Principal Engineer applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts to architect analytic environments, guide technical teams, and ensure high‑fidelity results aligned with customer objectives.

This position leads complex programs, mentors technical staff, interfaces with senior government stakeholders, and independently executes work with substantial autonomy. The role combines advanced M&S technical leadership with operational program management and team oversight.

The ideal candidate is a systems engineer and analyst with hands-on experience designing, developing, and building and integrating MS&A models to support lifecycle planning, predictive analytics, and mission validation using state-of-the-art simulation environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Technical Leadership & Advanced M&S Execution

• Lead medium‑to‑large‑scale AFSIM mission modeling efforts for United States Air Force (USAF) and Department of War (DoW) customers.

• Architect high‑fidelity simulation environments capturing multi‑domain interactions including C5ISRT, long‑range kill chains, collaborative autonomy, integrated air defenses, and space mission resiliency.

• Design and execute modeling of space‑based kinetic and non‑kinetic conflict scenarios; define modeling fidelity, scope, methodology, and data sourcing.

• Lead operational modeling projects, ensuring consistent methods, validated models, and quality deliverables across multiple study teams.

• Build 3D models, interactive environments, and visualization products to support mission planning, CONOPS development, and senior‑level decision briefings.

• Develop and refine system and system‑of‑systems architectures using advanced simulation to inform resiliency, survivability, and performance trade studies.

• Conduct mission‑level, engagement‑level, and system‑level analysis using AFSIM, government tools, and commercial platforms.

• Customer Engagement & Program Representation

• Independently interface with senior government representatives to refine tasking, present results, define modeling requirements, and provide technical recommendations.

• Attend summits, conferences, and cross‑agency meetings to communicate technical findings and maintain awareness of emerging USAF and DoW modeling needs.

• Ensure task‑level products align with overall program strategy, cust