Wargames and Exercise Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Job Title: Wargames and Exercises Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Location: Schriever SFB, Colorado (On-Site)

The Modeling and Simulation Engineer (MSE) will support the Missile Defense Agency Directorate for Wargames and Exercises. They will be capable of executing engineering tasks associated with supporting Combatant Command (CCMD) exercises with designing, building, and running modeling and simulations of ballistic missile defense systems and ballistic missile threats. The Engineer will execute planning, configuring, monitoring, and implementation of Missile Defense System (MDS) parameters into simulation software such as MDASIM and EADSIM to support distributive virtual and constructive exercises modeling BMD systems and BM threats.

Duties:

• Support the technical lead in all aspects of Missile Defense System (MDS) Wargames and Exercises modeling and simulation.
• Conduct System Engineering Integration and Test (SEI&T) element pre-test coordination, event execution, pre and post mission testing.
• Responsibilities range from weekly planning meetings and technical work involved with diverse network and architecture configurations.
• Configure and conduct on-console support on designated modeling and simulation workstations that support CCMD and MDA BMD exercises.
• Assist with identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering field.
• 7 years relevant work experience
• Experience with DoD Wargames and Exercises
• Familiarity with the DoD Joint Event Life Cycle process
• Familiarity with MDASIM, OSM, EADSIM and other modeling and simulation software
• Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to configure and operate Windows and LINUX workstations
• Master's Degree in Engineering (desired)
• Software development experience (desired)
• DoD test processes and/or test execution (desired)
• CompTIA Security+ (desired)

Security Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to support domestic and international travel.
• Must be willing to support shiftwork as required.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety o