Operations Analyst (Scenario Design), Discovery
Core
Design and develop medium- to high-fidelity mission simulations and operational scenarios that model real-world defense environments, system behaviors, and mission outcomes for government and military leaders.
Role type
Scenario Designer (Modeling & Simulation)
Builds
Immersive 3D command and control center experiences and interactive augmented reality showcases using Sand Table.
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, sensor fusion, and military operations.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Modeling & Simulation, AFSIM, STK, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), behavior trees, autonomy logic, state machines, agent-based behaviors, simulation debugging, scenario balancing, analytical design
Preferred skills
Military simulation design, radar systems modeling, RF/sensor behavior, kill chains, ISR workflows, multi-domain operational scenarios, autonomy/AI behaviors, mission-level system orchestration, Unity/Unreal Engine integration, XR design principles, tactical planning, command-and-control structures
Technologies
AFSIM, STK, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, NumPy, SciPy, Unity, Unreal Engine
Responsibilities
Design and develop mission simulations and operational scenarios; Build and refine simulation logic, behavior trees, and system interactions; Develop operational models capturing radar behavior, sensor performance, and mission constraints; Implement and integrate simulation components; Collaborate with autonomy, software, hardware, and perception teams; Prototype and validate scenario designs; Translate complex operational concepts into narrative-driven showcase experiences; Work with military subject matter experts to validate tactics and mission flows; Identify modeling gaps and propose scalable solutions; Contribute to simulation architecture and design standards
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC