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Senior Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Architect

Crane, IN; Crane; Indiana; IN; Crane, Indiana; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are hiring a Senior Level M&S Architect to support key programs at NSWC Crane. This position will be based on-site at NWSC Crane. Check out our website: https://www.amentumcareers.com/crane-indiana-jobs

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Decompose military mission scenarios into logical threads that can be represented with digital models
  • Plan and design M&S toolsets to predict mission stressors and wargaming outcomes
  • Plan and design computer processing and cybersecurity protocol to run M&S toolsets
  • Plan and design data analysis and visualization of M&S results
  • Lead a development team to build and integrate M&S toolsets
  • Review and approve technical documentation and design changes
  • Test the fidelity of M&S toolsets
  • Orchestrate M&S toolsets to run virtual wargaming events

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in an engineering job or scientific research job
  • 5+ years of experience integrating digital models to predict system-of-systems performance
  • 1+ years of experience working in a secure integrated data environment
  • Familiar with (or similar):
  • AFSIM
  • ITASE
  • Matlab
  • Python
  • SysML models
  • Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited engineering program, or computer science major, or mathematics major.
  • Must have an Active US Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI US Government Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret/ TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a systems engineering job or mission engineering job
  • Experience with military mission scenario modeling
  • Experience testing digital models or software products
  • Experience with radar, electronic surveillance, and radio datalinks
  • Experience with missile guidance and missile countermeasures

Salary Range $145,000 - $220,000 per year

Compensation Details:

Salary Range $145,000 - $220,000 per year

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

01/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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