+ Provide knowledge and experience in supporting and conducting simulation studies to include but not limited to system and component performance, engineering trade-offs, system effectiveness, cost, and logistics. + Knowledge and experience must include reviewing/modeling work for compliance with regulations and best practices; developing and maintaining modeling best practices; analyzing complex problems; developing relevant models and constraints to run complex dynamic structural, thermal or other analyses; and reviewing and supporting work to develop appropriate models to solve complex weapon system issues, to include networking and communications. + Develop and apply advanced software and systems methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems. + Analyze, evaluate, and plan methods of approach and organize means to achieve solutions of complex technical problems. + Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity. + Evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. + Provide technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations. + Work with a team of analysts onsite and with Government clients to verify the correct intelligence data required for key modeling and simulation analyses, including models that range from engineering to mission level. Work with internal and external organizations to gather required capabilities and performance (C&P) data for classified threat systems to ensure proper characterization of the threat models. + Apply these analysis tools, object models, and analytical techniques to support mission-level analyses, to include the performance of military communication networks, susceptibility to Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), concept alternatives characterization, development planning, and the analysis of new systems, technologies, effectiveness, and lethality. + Experience with software engineering with a modeling and simulation, radar, or communications background. + Experience with RF and Antenna modeling and simulation. + Experience with technical writing. + Experience with working in a research environment. + Experience with command and control processes. + Experience with LVC environment. + Ability to assess RF performance with software. + Ability to adapt current and outside sourced models, as needed. + Experience with analysis, including modeling and simulation tools, such as System Tool Kit (STK), AFSIM software tool, Riverbed Modeler, or similar tools. Experience in data management; ability to compose documentation; analysis reports, and briefings. + Experience coding in MATLAB, Simulink, or C++. + Possession of excellent statistical analysis or operations research skills. + Employ Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle. + Other duties as assigned. At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits/) . Required SkillsRequired Experience One of the following combinations of education and experience: + + Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD + Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD + High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 18 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD. + Prior experience developing and maintaining modeling best practices; analyzing complex problems; developing relevant models and constraints to run complex dynamic structural, thermal or other analyses; and reviewing and supporting work to develop appropriate models to solve complex weapon system issues, to include networking and communications. + Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI Preferred Qualifications + ABET-accredited degree in engineering or computer science discipline + Prior experience with software engineering with a modeling and simulation, radar, or communications background. + Prior experience with Radio Frequency (RF), Antenna modeling and simulation, and coding in MATLAB, Simulink, or C++.. + Experience with C2 processes, Live, Virtual and Constructive environment, and technical writing. + Experience with analysis, including modeling and simulation tools, such as System Tool Kit, Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling software tool, Riverbed Modeler, or similar tools. Experience in data management; ability to compose documentation; analysis reports, and briefings. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.