HMS Simulation Framework Lead (R6397)
Core
Lead a team of simulation engineers to build, extend, and maintain modeling and simulation (M&S) interface layers between core autonomy software and various simulation backends (NGTS, AFSIM, Aechelon, HMSSimBlocks, HMSF) for defense operations.
Role type
Senior technical lead / Engineering manager
Builds
Simulation framework layers, adapters, plugins, and interfaces for defense autonomy systems
Domain
Defense technology / Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C++, Python, Linux, Modeling and Simulation frameworks (AFSIM, NGTS, SimBlocks/HMSF), Distributed simulation middleware (DDS, DIS/HLA), Technical leadership, Software platform migration management, Defense interface standards (GRID/JSE, CIGI, CSF)
Preferred skills
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing environments
Technologies
C++, Python, Linux, NGTS, AFSIM, Aechelon, HMSSimBlocks, HMSF, DDS, DIS, HLA, UDP, TCP
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of simulation engineers; Architect and lay out the phased migration roadmap from HMSSimBlocks to HMSF; Oversee the design and maintenance of baseline simulation adapters and interfaces; Align simulation frameworks with defense interface standards; Partner cross-functionally to ensure simulation environments support HITL and SIL testing needs; Champion developer enablement through standardized templates and documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities