Senior Model Based Systems Engineer

CACI International Inc

Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer focusing on simulation tools for Joint and Coalition exercises. Leading technical strategy and integration for realistic battlefield environments.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCamp Smith • Hawaii, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,500 - $206,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design, development, and integration of simulation tools, with a strong focus on M&S engineering and LVC principles. Proficient in leading technical teams and creating strategic plans for simulation architecture within DoD programs.

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M&S EngineeringJoint Theater Level Simulation - Global Operations (JTLS-GO)LVC PrinciplesVerification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A)Active Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Simulation Tool DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisPost-Event AnalysisTechnical Roadmap CreationData Integration

Soft Skills

Technical DirectionTeam SupervisionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

C4I SystemsJoint and Coalition Exercises

Industry Keywords

DoD Technical ProgramsCombatant Command Level ExercisesField Training Exercises (FTXs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and integration of complex simulation tools to support large-scale Joint and Coalition exercises.
Integrates disparate simulation systems and C4I systems with the core JTLS-GO simulation, ensuring seamless data exchange and operational realism.
Provides technical direction and supervision to development teams.
Creates and presents technical roadmaps and strategic plans for simulation architecture.
Experience across the full M&S lifecycle, including requirements analysis, tool development, Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A), and post-event analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or higher in relevant technical discipline such as Computer, Data Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or other engineering majors.
8+ minimum years of experience or 12+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree
8 + years of experience in M&S engineering, with a deep understanding of LVC principles and their application in DoD technical programs.
Advanced, hands-on experience with the Joint Theater Level Simulation - Global Operations (JTLS-GO) environment, including its use in Combatant Command level Command Post Exercises (CPXs) and Field Training Exercises (FTXs).
Active Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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