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Position: Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Onsite
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI & Poly (MUST HAVE)
Travel: Up to 10%
Position: Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Onsite
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI & Poly (MUST HAVE)
Travel: Up to 10%
SIXGEN supports missions by serving government and commercial organizations as they overcome global cybersecurity challenges. In this position, you’ll provide meaningful support to our customer’s missions and operations. You’ll work alongside a team of highly skilled operators who are dedicated to using innovative processes, tools, and techniques to get things done.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of cyber-physical and virtual simulation environments, including test ranges and emulated networks
Design and execute modeling frameworks to replicate real-world systems, threats, and operational scenarios
Integrate live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) simulation capabilities to support training, testing, and mission rehearsal
Collaborate with cyber operators, engineers, and analysts to ensure simulations accurately reflect threat behaviors and mission requirements
Oversee the validation and verification (V&V) of models and simulation outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability
Support data collection, analysis, and visualization from simulation activities to inform decision-making
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience in modeling and simulation, cyber range development, or systems engineering
Demonstrated experience with simulation tools and frameworks (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, STK, ns-3, OMNeT++, or similar)
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Strong understanding of network architectures, operating systems, and cyber threat behaviors
Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain)
Desired Qualifications
Experience with cyber range platforms and adversary emulation tools
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain analysis, and threat modeling
Knowledge of cloud-based simulation environments and containerized architectures
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines supporting simulation and testing environments
Key Competencies
Systems thinking and complex problem-solving
Ability to translate mission needs into technical simulation environments
Strong communication skills to interface with both technical and operational stakeholders
Leadership experience managing M&S teams or large-scale simulation efforts
SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.
U.S. non-traditional defense contractor delivering mission-ready cybersecurity solutions to government and critical-infrastructure organizations.
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Senior · 10+ years experience
Onsite
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