Staff Engineer, Operations Analyst (R5807)
Core
Drive modeling, simulation, and analysis of autonomous aircraft systems to evaluate mission effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact in contested environments.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Operational Analyst (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
High-fidelity mission models, simulation pipelines, and analytical frameworks for AI-powered aircraft
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Military Operations Research
Required skills
Operational analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S), wargaming, trade studies, sensitivity analysis, force-on-force engagement analysis, CONOPS development, cloud/HPC workflows, containerization, CI/CD, automated testing
Preferred skills
Force-on-force analysis, CONOPS development, military campaign modeling, DoD acquisition processes (JCIDS), AI-driven decision-making integration, military service experience, GenAI for problem structuring
Technologies
AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Develop operational analysis strategies for autonomous aircraft; Lead modeling, simulation, and wargaming efforts; Translate operational insights into design decisions; Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses; Analyze sensor effectiveness and autonomy-driven decision-making; Collaborate with DoD stakeholders and warfighters; Support CONOPS development; Identify emerging threats; Develop and present technical reports to senior leadership
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence