Wargaming Research & Systems Analyst — Red Cell
Core
Conduct wargaming, modeling, and simulation (M&S) to evaluate autonomous system capabilities, refine tactics, and connect operational needs to system architecture for defense unmanned systems.
Role type
Senior IC Warfighting Systems Analyst (Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis)
Builds
Physics-based models, operational scenarios, and wargame analyses for subsurface, surface, land, and air domain systems
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, military operations research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Operations Research, Systems Analysis, tactical wargaming design, Python/C++ for physics-based modeling, scenario development, trade-space analysis, system-of-systems interaction assessment
Preferred skills
DoD M&S tools (AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor), model-based systems engineering, KPP/KSA/MOE development, autonomous/maritime/ISR mission systems expertise
Technologies
Python, C++, YAML, AFSIM, MissionSim
Responsibilities
Design and execute tactical wargames to assess autonomous system capabilities; develop physics-based models and operational scenarios for red/blue force systems; evaluate how platform, payload, and autonomy choices affect mission outcomes; collaborate with engineering teams to demonstrate system value through data-driven analysis
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC