Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Level III)
Athenix Solutions Group, Baltimore, MD, United States
Athenix Solutions group is looking for a Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Level III) to serve as key personnel on a large-scale DoD/DoW cyber training and exercise program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role provides senior technical leadership for modeling and simulation environments, including network design, cyber range and lab development, simulation integration, and delivery of realistic, scalable training and exercise capabilities across multiple classification levels. The successful candidate will lead engineering teams, advise senior stakeholders, and ensure simulation environments directly support training and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for modeling and simulation activities supporting cyber training and exercise missions
Lead design, development, integration, and sustainment of simulation environments, cyber ranges, and lab-based targets
Oversee environment and network architecture design, including multi-domain and multi-classification simulations
Manage software licensing, infrastructure upgrades, and technical dependencies for simulation platforms
Ensure simulation solutions integrate effectively with joint, virtual, live, and constructive (JVLC) training constructs
Provide technical oversight for exercise scenario-dependent target simulations, including variable fidelity models
Lead and mentor simulation engineers, lab engineers, and technical specialists
Coordinate closely with training, operations, and IT teams to align simulation capabilities with mission requirements
Support exercise execution, troubleshooting, and after-action technical assessments
Maintain configuration control and documentation for all simulation deliverables
Brief senior government stakeholders on technical approaches, risks, and recommended solutions
This position may require some CONUS & OCONUS travel.
Requirements
Active Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph clearance
8+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, cyber range engineering, virtualized environments, or related technical disciplines
3+ years of experience leading technical teams in an engineering or simulation environment
Demonstrated experience designing and operating complex networked simulation environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
Broad technical foundation across:
Network architecture and virtualization
Cyber ranges and lab environments
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or OT simulation
Virtual machine and cloud-based infrastructure
Experience integrating simulations into joint or large-scale training and exercise events
Familiarity with configuration management, resource allocation, schedule tracking, and technical reporting
Experience supporting training or exercise missions in classified environments
Strong customer engagement and problem-solving skills
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for modeling and simulation activities supporting cyber training and exercise missions
Lead design, development, integration, and sustainment of simulation environments, cyber ranges, and lab-based targets
Oversee environment and network architecture design, including multi-domain and multi-classification simulations
Manage software licensing, infrastructure upgrades, and technical dependencies for simulation platforms
Ensure simulation solutions integrate effectively with joint, virtual, live, and constructive (JVLC) training constructs
Provide technical oversight for exercise scenario-dependent target simulations, including variable fidelity models
Lead and mentor simulation engineers, lab engineers, and technical specialists
Coordinate closely with training, operations, and IT teams to align simulation capabilities with mission requirements
Support exercise execution, troubleshooting, and after-action technical assessments
Maintain configuration control and documentation for all simulation deliverables
Brief senior government stakeholders on technical approaches, risks, and recommended solutions
This position may require some CONUS & OCONUS travel.
Requirements
Active Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph clearance
8+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, cyber range engineering, virtualized environments, or related technical disciplines
3+ years of experience leading technical teams in an engineering or simulation environment
Demonstrated experience designing and operating complex networked simulation environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
Broad technical foundation across:
Network architecture and virtualization
Cyber ranges and lab environments
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or OT simulation
Virtual machine and cloud-based infrastructure
Experience integrating simulations into joint or large-scale training and exercise events
Familiarity with configuration management, resource allocation, schedule tracking, and technical reporting
Experience supporting training or exercise missions in classified environments
Strong customer engagement and problem-solving skills
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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