The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right advanced tools for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.
As a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer on our Physical AI team, you’ll have the chance to impact national defense as a critical member of our research and development team. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these tools and capabilities but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. As an M&S Engineer, you will design and implement advanced models to evaluate system performance and support strategic decision-making. Join our team and create the future of national defense on the leading edge of research and development.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience performing modeling and quantitative analysis, including agent-based modeling, physics-based modeling, optimization of AI and ML algorithms, and reinforcement learning
5+ years of experience working with object-oriented programming languages and environments such as Python, Java, C++, C#, R, or MATLAB
2+ years of experience with EO-IR and 3D modeling and simulation software
Ability to effectively and clearly communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Nice If You Have:
Experience designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale computational simulations within high-performance computing environments for complex engineering and scientific applications
Experience in image processing, projective geometry, and computer vision techniques
Experience with parallel programming languages and frameworks such as MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, and OpenCL
Experience with developing autonomous system behaviors
Experience with Linux or Unix systems
Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) preferred; Doctorate degree a plus
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience performing modeling and quantitative analysis, including agent-based modeling, physics-based modeling, AI/ML optimization, and reinforcement learning
- 5+ years of experience with object-oriented programming languages and environments such as Python, Java, C++, C#, R, or MATLAB
- 2+ years of experience with EO-IR and 3D modeling and simulation software
- Ability to effectively communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently and complete complex tasks
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field
- Experience designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale computational simulations in high-performance computing environments
- Experience with image processing, projective geometry, and computer vision techniques
- Experience with MPI, OpenMP, CUDA, or OpenCL
- Experience developing autonomous system behaviors
- Experience with Linux or Unix systems
- Master's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field
- Doctorate degree
Booz Allen Hamilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Booz Allen Hamilton and has not been reviewed or approved by Booz Allen Hamilton.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and complemented by an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long‑term financial security beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental health, and wellness incentives, with multiple plan options. Tax‑advantaged accounts and wellness contributions further enhance the breadth of coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off benefits include paid holidays, PTO that grows with tenure, and paid parental leave with additional unpaid time available. Flexible scheduling and remote options support work‑life balance alongside formal leave.
Booz Allen Hamilton Insights
What We Do
Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.
Why Work With Us
At Booz Allen, our culture of heart and performance will fuel your growth and empower you to succeed, both inside and outside of the workplace. Discover your future career and join us. The world can't wait.
