Director – Modeling & Simulation Software
Core
Lead the Modeling and Simulation Computing Department to develop ground-breaking software solutions and decision-quality data for government and commercial space customers.
Role type
Director of Modeling & Simulation Software
Builds
Nationally-recognized space modeling and simulation capabilities for Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Modeling & Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Organizational strategy, team building and hiring, budget management, stakeholder management, technical project leadership, C++ or Python, cross-organizational team leadership, mentoring, software development, DevOps, modeling & simulation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in CS/Engineering/Physics, mission system experience (GEOINT, missile warning, satellite comms, C2, PNT, launch systems), distributed simulation frameworks, Java/Go/Rust, cloud/hybrid/multi-cloud platforms, containerization, data science/AI/ML/GAI, Program Office/ETG experience
Technologies
C++, Python, Java, Go, Rust, elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, visualization frameworks, cloud/hybrid/multi-cloud platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute organizational strategies, acquire funding for new capabilities, assemble high-functioning project teams, manage budgets and procure hardware/software, provide briefings to senior leadership, evaluate staff performance, serve as technical contributor and project lead
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution