PAY: $134,000 - $168,000

JOB SUMMARY: MCSG is seeking a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) developer to support the organic state-of-the-art Space Wargaming Analysis, Readiness and Mission-Planner (SWARM) and Paladin capabilities to provide space M&S for USSF exercises and mission-focused events. The M&S Developer will support scenario development using current Systems Toolkit (STK)-based SWARM capabilities and development within the Paladin suite of tools and will conduct operational acceptance testing of government-approved third-party M&S tools and capabilities. The M&S Developer will also support USSF exercise events (e.g., planning conferences, rehearsal of concept (ROC) drills, and exercise execution. Location: This position is at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, and requires on-site support.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Collaborate with internal USSF exercise planners and external stakeholders to determine USSF exercise-related M&S requirements.
• Create orbital and terrestrial models and simulations using SWARM, STK, Paladin, and other applicable tools to develop M&S scenarios required to execute USSF exercises and mission-focused events.
• Support sustainment of software operations through interaction with Linux based virtual machines and Docker container management.
• Assist with developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for operational testing and acceptance of new M&S capabilities to determine the applicability of specialized or third-party M&S capabilities to meet USSF exercise requirements.
• Identify gaps and shortfalls in current M&S tools and recommend solutions to provide timely, realistic exercise capabilities.
• Provide assistance to USSF exercise planning conferences, coordination meetings, training events, etc.
• Participate as part of the Exercise Control Group (ECG) and White Cell, as required, for various exercises and mission-focused events.
• Capture, analyze, and report observations and lessons learned identified during the design, planning, and execution of exercises and mission-focused events.
• Carry out tasks as directed by contract leadership required to ensure mission success.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience using STK, ODTK, and other M&S tools to plan analysis of orbital maneuvers, build functional orbital and space terrestrial models (e.g., space domain awareness (SDA), communications, electronic warfare, directed energy), and develop exercise scenarios.
• Experience supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of national security space-related problems.
• Experience in space M&S capabilities for system evaluation and mission effectiveness.
• Experience (i.e., a basic proficiency) in coding languages (e.g., Python, Matlab, Perl)
• Experience (i.e., a basic proficiency) in interacting with Linux operating systems through the Terminal, managing Docker and/or Kubernetes deployments, or other similar management of software through a command line interface.
• Experience in orbit analysis and prediction.
• This position requires limited travel (1 week/year)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing M&S projects from initial design to completion.
• Level III certified in STK
• Previously certified Orbital Analyst
• Graduate of Space 300 and the 319 CTS/ASOPS Advanced Orbital Mechanics courses
• CompTIA Security+ certification or similar cybersecurity or Information Technology certifications.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 10-15 years working in or for DoD organizations.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited institution. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI Security and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility.