Systems Engineer Modeling and Simulation

Apogee is actively seeking a full-time Modeling & Simulation Specialist supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I).

This is a full-time opportunity at Ft Meade, MD.

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee’s culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time. 

What you will be doing:

• Conduct mission engineering studies to guide decisions focused on the end-to-end mission to identify new or enhanced capabilities and provide impacts of performance levels on NC3 system of systems
• Provide system engineering expertise to evaluate and ensure upgrades, integration, test, transformation efforts of NC3/NLCC systems and sub-components are executed as planned
• Support limited scope technical quick reaction (e.g. two weeks turn around) analysis of NC3/NLCC systems issues in support of the NC3/NLCC community
• Advise and assist the Government in defining of NC3 Enterprise Figures of Merit (FOM) target for model base systems engineering and mission engineering (ME) studies
• Support the execution of computer simulations and assessments evaluating the impacts of nuclear weapons and tactics of adversaries on the NC3 communication systems
• Advise and assist the Government in the development of a transition plan for the implementation of mission engineering study recommendations
• Assess the NLCC/NC3 architecture using computer simulations and models to evaluate how well communications work in a benign and stressed nuclear environment; generate reports and briefs using the results

Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility Education: High School Diploma Years of experience: 11+ years' relevant experience, including 5+ years' dedicated support to include:

• Modeling and simulation functions or operations such as plans, coordination, demonstrations, and instruction for health, environmental, transportation, law enforcement, military, or civil agencies, and support to live, constructive, or virtual training.
• Strong knowledge and experience of DoD and AF acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and statutory/regulatory requirement
• Strong knowledge and experience implementing the DoD Systems Engineering “V” Model
• Experience supporting the development, analysis, and implementation of an Agile DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery model of software development, integration, and deployment; Cloud technologies; and microservice architectures
• Experience supporting Hardware/Software quality control by, evaluating programs regarding development, maintenance, testing, and quality assurance

Preferred Experience: Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field and 5+ years' relevant experience providing dedicated support to modeling and simulation functions or operations such as plans, coordination, demonstrations, and instruction for health, environmental, transportation, law enforcement, military, or civil agencies, and support to live, constructive, or virtual training, OR
• Experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities (desired)

Benefits: 

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.  
• The base pay for this position ranges from $85,000 to $121,000 across the U.S. There is a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training and education.