3D Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Nuclear Enterprise Directorate. This position specifically supports the Nuclear Surety Division, a dynamic and growing organization within the Nuclear Enterprise. We are looking for a person knowledgeable in using Dante and/or AVERT (Automated Vulnerability Evaluation for the Risk of Terrorism), other force-on-force simulation software, or real time strategy software modification with experience in leading teams or projects, project management, technical writing, and simulation data analysis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Modeling & Simulation Center team in day-to-day operations, long term planning and project management, and management administrative tasks.

• Collect data and extract data points from software to be used in analyses.

• Conduct 3D modeling and simulation planning, administration, operation, and analytical support to the overall nuclear weapons surety program, operating and monitoring software runs and providing assumptions/analyses of modeling results.

• Utilize statistical modeling software incorporating 3D Autodesk rendered terrain models with pH/pK data tables.

• Determine future physical security system effectiveness at DoD locations using statistical and physics-based models to employ pathway and combat modeling, used for tabletop exercises (TTX) as well as site familiarization.

• Modify data libraries used by software engines.

• Write behavior scripts and add security features (equipment and personnel) to be used in 3D simulations.

• Produce reports of model and simulation studies.

• Create, modify, and update 3D terrain models.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of related experience; Masters and six (6) years or more experience;

• Experience with Dante, AVERT, other force-on-force simulation software, or real time strategy software modification

• Experience managing small teams or projects

• Experience with technical writing

• Experience with data analysis

• Written and oral presentation skills for communicating technical subjects to non-technical audiences

• Strong sense of self-motivation to identify problems, find solutions, and expand personal knowledge and skills

• Clearance: Top Secret

Desired Skills:

• Experience creating realistic, accurate 3D models and textures from photographic sources

• Experience with 3DS Max or similar 3D modeling software

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or similar photo editing software

• Experience with Unity 3D, Talansoft Valkyrie, or similar 3D real time game engines

• Experience with XML, Javascript, C#, or other scripting/programming languages preferred

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.