Responsibilities
· Build scenarios in the AFSIM software environment that accurately represent N&NC interests and mission areas.
· Support development of Concept Plan (CONPLAN) materials, Table-Top Exercises (TTX), wargames, and select experimentation projects using AFSIM-based modeling and simulation (M&S) products.
· Align all scenarios with core mission areas, including representations of Golden Dome and Border missions.
· Develop realistic representations of space, air, land, and sea platforms, including sensors, communication links, and behavior models.
· Implement Behavior and Agent Modeling (BAM) techniques and utilize Monte Carlo methods for scenario execution.
· Save scenarios, platforms, and related objects in a data repository to ensure standardization and future reuse.
· Develop interfaces for import/export between AFSIM and other software entities
· Document interface designs and produce user instructions.
· Run AFSIM simulations in support of N&NC analysis tasks and overall M&S efforts.
· Build and execute AFSIM scenarios for CONPLAN development, TTXs, wargames, and experimentation projects as tasked.
· Prepare and deliver data outputs, written reports, and briefing products as required by the Government.
Qualifications
· BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree
· 5+ years’ prior work experience in the aerospace or defense industry, with demonstrated AFSIM experience
· Must have an active Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
· Demonstrated proficiency and experience in the AFSIM development environment.
· Strong understanding of military operations across space, air, land, and maritime domains.
· Experience developing behavior models, agent-based simulations, or Monte Carlo analytical methods.
· Ability to translate government specifications into fully functional AFSIM scenarios and platform models.
· Experience documenting technical interfaces and providing user instructions.
· Ability to produce clear, professional reports and briefing materials.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency with the AFSIM development environment
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Understanding of military operations across space, air, land, and maritime domains
- Experience developing behavior models, agent-based simulations, or Monte Carlo analytical methods
- Ability to translate government specifications into functional AFSIM scenarios and platform models
- Experience documenting technical interfaces and creating user instructions
- Ability to produce clear professional reports and briefing materials
What We Do
NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies. NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV. We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.
