Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Level III)

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.

• 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.