Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Aerospace)

Riverside Research

United States, Ohio, Dayton

4881 Sugar Maple Dr Bldg 830 (Show on map)

Jan 27, 2025

Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Aerospace)

Location

US-OH-Dayton

ID

2025-3699

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full Time Salary

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a full-time early career Modeling and Simulation Engineer to be part of team focused on evaluating new algorithms and analyst facing tools for accuracy, performance, and operational readiness using a diverse set of state-of-the-art modeling tools. This position is in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the results of new algorithms and tools using quantifiable performance metrics; identify strengths and weaknesses

Help determine if results are realistic with respect to expected system performance; document any outliers and capture desirable tool enhancements
Access tools against current analytical operational workflows; compare capabilities, performance, and results
Provide on-site, technical, and in-person support to NASIC analysts.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable technical degree; 1+ years of experience in modeling and simulation
C++, MATLAB, or similar programming language
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
Experience composing documentation, reports, and briefings
Ability to manage time independently without direct supervision

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable technical degree; 1+ years of experience in modeling and simulation
Previous experience with mission level modeling and simulation

Global Comp

$74,000 - $110,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.