Hiring: Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Engineer Company: Zel Technologies LLC Location: Patterson, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:15:04 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : MATLAB About the job Required Skills: •Zel Technologies is looking for skilled, creative, and knowledgeable Aerospace Engineers with experience in modeling and simulation (M&S). These individuals will be working as part of a team performing scientific and technical intelligence analysis supporting NASIC, DoD and National Level intelligence efforts supporting simulation architectures. •Assist with the development and maintenance of Threat Modeling and Analysis Program (TMAP) models capable of operating across multiple simulation frameworks. •Perform modeling and simulation tasks with NGTS, ITASE, MATLAB, SIMULINK and AFSIM. •Conduct technical analysis of system capabilities including intelligence document review, validation and verification testing, model integration, and drafting Threat Verification and Validation Reports (TVVR). •Create Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow TMAP threat weapon models from existing templates and similar models using NASIC’s modeling environment and associated in-house tools. •Determine the best approach for enhancing and maintaining M&S processes, workflows, and tools by integrating systems and performance drivers such as sensor, communications, airframe aerodynamics, mass property estimates, and propulsion data. •Conduct data analysis and orchestration of a large volume of data sources, threat indicators, and inputs. •Validate model performance against assessed weapon performance data using Threat Verification and Validation Reports (TVVR) that capture model assumptions, characterization, and performance. Qualifications: •Must be a US citizen. •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics and 5 or more years relevant experience. •Deep understanding with using MATLAB/Simulink, and World Simulation Framework. •Expertise and experience with component-based architectures. •Expertise and experience using native models, plugins, extensions, command syntax, and scripting in an AFSIM context. •Expertise and experience with Application, Scenario, and Simulations. •Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience working with classification handling and marking protocols. •Demonstrated capacity to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of new data sources and data gathering techniques. •Must possess and exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. •Successful background and drug screening check. Compensation: •This position is eligible for a $1000 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!