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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$105,000
Engineering - Systems
Reston, VA (On/Off-Site)
Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Senior-Level | $105,000 – $130,000 | Renton, VA | TS/SCI Clearance Required
Power Tomorrow’s Defense Systems with Advanced Simulation Solutions
Caribou Thunder is hiring a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer to lead cutting-edge scenario development efforts for missile defense and national security initiatives. This is a mission-critical opportunity in Renton, VA for a cleared professional with deep AFSIM experience and a passion for building high-fidelity simulation models.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design and implement advanced-level AFSIM scenarios, models, and behaviors to simulate real-world threats and defense responses
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support OPIR and missile defense analysis, system evaluations, and trade studies
Integrate and optimize C++, Python, and SysML scripting to drive simulation realism and performance
Work directly with stakeholders in a classified environment, supporting defense readiness through innovative modeling strategies
Is This You?
7+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, operations research, or systems engineering
5+ years of hands-on experience using AFSIM with advanced-level scenario scripting
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, etc.)
OR Master’s + 5 years of relevant experience
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, high-stakes environments
Core Skills and Tools
Simulation & Frameworks:
AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling)
Mission-Level Simulators: NGTS, OneSAF, ITASE
Other Simulation Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, STORM, MBSE
Programming & Technical Proficiency:
C++, Python, SysML (advanced scripting preferred)
Systems engineering and operational analysis principles
Agile development practices and DevSecOps familiarity
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s in a STEM field + 7 years relevant experience, or
Master’s + 5 years of experience
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Experience:
5 years minimum as an AFSIM user with advanced scenario scripting
Partial substitutions allowed (e.g., NGTS, OneSAF, STORM may qualify at 2:1 or 3:1 ratios)
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in Python, C++, or SysML
Familiarity with missile defense and OPIR missions
Related LCATs supported by resume:
Software Engineer IV
Software Developer V
Operations Research Analyst III/IV
Systems Engineer IV
STAT Analyst IV
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – empowering youth for careers in national security
Senior-Level | $105,000 – $130,000 | Renton, VA | TS/SCI Clearance Required
Power Tomorrow’s Defense Systems with Advanced Simulation Solutions
Caribou Thunder is hiring a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer to lead cutting-edge scenario development efforts for missile defense and national security initiatives. This is a mission-critical opportunity in Renton, VA for a cleared professional with deep AFSIM experience and a passion for building high-fidelity simulation models.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design and implement advanced-level AFSIM scenarios, models, and behaviors to simulate real-world threats and defense responses
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support OPIR and missile defense analysis, system evaluations, and trade studies
Integrate and optimize C++, Python, and SysML scripting to drive simulation realism and performance
Work directly with stakeholders in a classified environment, supporting defense readiness through innovative modeling strategies
Is This You?
7+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, operations research, or systems engineering
5+ years of hands-on experience using AFSIM with advanced-level scenario scripting
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, etc.)
OR Master’s + 5 years of relevant experience
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, high-stakes environments
Core Skills and Tools
Simulation & Frameworks:
AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling)
Mission-Level Simulators: NGTS, OneSAF, ITASE
Other Simulation Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, STORM, MBSE
Programming & Technical Proficiency:
C++, Python, SysML (advanced scripting preferred)
Systems engineering and operational analysis principles
Agile development practices and DevSecOps familiarity
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s in a STEM field + 7 years relevant experience, or
Master’s + 5 years of experience
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Experience:
5 years minimum as an AFSIM user with advanced scenario scripting
Partial substitutions allowed (e.g., NGTS, OneSAF, STORM may qualify at 2:1 or 3:1 ratios)
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in Python, C++, or SysML
Familiarity with missile defense and OPIR missions
Related LCATs supported by resume:
Software Engineer IV
Software Developer V
Operations Research Analyst III/IV
Systems Engineer IV
STAT Analyst IV
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – empowering youth for careers in national security
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