Wargaming Research & Systems Analyst — Red Cell
Core
Conduct wargaming, modeling, and simulation (M&S) to evaluate autonomous system capabilities, refine tactics, and connect operational needs to system architecture for defense unmanned systems.
Role type
Senior IC Warfighting Systems Analyst (Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis)
Builds
Physics-based models, operational scenarios, and wargame analyses for subsurface, surface, land, and air domain systems
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, military operations research
Required skills
Operations Research, Systems Analysis, tactical wargaming design, Python/C++ for physics-based modeling, scenario development, trade-space analysis, system-of-systems interaction assessment
Preferred skills
DoD M&S tools (AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor), model-based systems engineering, KPP/KSA/MOE development, autonomous/maritime/ISR mission systems expertise
Technologies
Python, C++, YAML, AFSIM, MissionSim
Responsibilities
Design and execute tactical wargames to assess autonomous system capabilities; develop physics-based models and operational scenarios for red/blue force systems; evaluate how platform, payload, and autonomy choices affect mission outcomes; collaborate with engineering teams to demonstrate system value through data-driven analysis
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC