Modeling and Simulation Architect

BAE Systems

🇺🇸 United States

Hybrid

Mid level

5 days ago

136,000 – 231,200

Configuration Management
Technical Writing

Pension

5 days ago

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Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Modeling and Simulation Architect to support a military training program. The Modeling and Simulation Architect will work with a team of engineers, training developers, modeling & simulation experts, and instructors to deliver an integrated technical training solution to the military customer. The position is hybrid and will require at least 3 days per week in the office. The successful candidate will have a combination of military modeling and simulation expertise, engineering knowledge, and business strategy experience.

Job Tasks:

Modeling and Simulation Architecture:
- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective architecture solutions for the military application of modeling and simulation including: wargaming, training, education, exercises, and planning.
- Research and recommend modeling and simulation tools and methods for modeling and simulating aggregate air and joint campaigns from the tactical to operational levels, to include all seven warfighting functions: Command and Control, Maneuver, Fires, Intelligence, Logistics, Force Protection, and Information/Cyber.
- Lead the integration and deployment of constructive modeling and simulation tools, and assist in their employment.
- Serve as a modeling and simulation expert and resource for the organization on military campaign modeling and live, virtual, constructive (LVC) integration.
Engineering Management:
- Lead engineering design and review processes, serving as the Engineering Management resource
- Develop detailed design and development documentation, including an Engineering Management Plan, and track and maintain progress through a series of design reviews
- Represent the program in monthly Technical Interface Meetings with the customer
- Manage requirements and track changes in a master database
- Maintain a Quality Management System
- Present engineering project solutions to leadership and customers with confidence and credibility. Produce written content that is clear and compliant with contract and company process requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across business development, capture, engineering and finance.
Engineering Execution:
- Oversee software and hardware procurement
- Drive system integration work involving off-the-shelf and developmental software and hardware, overseeing all components of this effort
- Oversee system test planning and system tests; ensure all testing is scheduled and occurs
- Oversee and review test result reporting, and ensure all necessary documentation and metrics are captured
- Develop engineering timelines and tracking project progress
- Oversee system configuration management
- Oversee the drafting of Technical and Operator Manuals for the continued maintenance and operation of the system
- Oversee end-user training and technical support
Business Strategy
- Contribute to development of business strategy for follow-on and adjacent work
- Drive opportunities to expand work beyond current contracts
- Recommend and insert modeling and simulation solutions and methods into new business solutions as appropriate
- Drive any future proposal efforts as the technical lead for the integrated solution narrative
- Contribute technical expertise and writing inputs for proposals

Travel:

This role requires domestic and international travel.

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or systems engineering and 10+ years of experience in defense/aerospace systems engineering, solution architecture, or technical leadership.

Required Skills:

Modeling and Simulation for military end-users: constructive, aggregate campaign-level combat models for military forces
Engineering process management
Architecture design and development
Program engineering planning and execution
High-Level Architecture (HLA) for communications
Customer and team communications

General Skills:

Understanding of system integration, system administration, system testing, and configuration management
Project and schedule planning
Technical writing
Briefing development and presentation

Preferred Skills and Education

Master's or PhD degree in engineering, computer science, or systems engineering

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with military customers in wargaming, training, education, exercises, and planning
Familiarity with air and joint military operations
Business strategy and proposal writing

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

Sector: Intelligence & Security
Job Category: Engineering & Technology
Salary Min Point: 136000
Salary Max Point: 231200
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Career Level: Experienced
Travel Percentage: 25%
Shift: 1st Shift
U.S. Person Required: Yes
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Secret
Additional City (1): Orlando
Additional State/Province (1): Florida
Additional City (2): Rockville
Additional State/Province (2): Maryland
Country: United States
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Modeling and Simulation Architect · BAE Systems

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