AFSIM Developer
Core
Design, develop, and integrate custom AFSIM plugins, models, and scenarios for space-focused simulations covering orbital dynamics, satellite constellations, sensing, communications, electronic warfare, and multi-domain effects.
Role type
Senior IC simulation developer (AFSIM/C++)
Builds
Space-domain simulation environments and force design evaluation tools
Domain
Defense, aerospace, space, and mission-level multi-domain operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++ (framework-level development), AFSIM (scenario creation, plugin work, model integration), object-oriented design, modular architectures, simulation development best practices
Preferred skills
Space-domain modeling, Python/MATLAB/Lua scripting, electronic warfare, cyber effects, multi-domain operations, STK/NGTS tools
Responsibilities
Design and integrate custom AFSIM plugins, models, and scenarios; Extend the AFSIM framework through modular C++ architecture; Create and maintain scenario definitions, input files, and scripting logic; Verify and validate models against reference data or higher-fidelity tools; Run simulations, examine outputs, and produce visualizations and metrics; Connect AFSIM with other tools for hybrid workflows and post-processing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC