LinQuest is seeking a junior to mid-level Python Modeler to support Headquarters, US Air Force (HAF) A5/7, Air Force Futures (AFF), at both client sites in the Pentagon and telework sites in the National Capital Region. An active Secret clearance is required.

The applicant will join a team that employs Model-Based Mission Engineering (MBME). MBME utilizes digital Mission Thread (MT) and Mission Engineering Thread (MET) models to provide a mission context to concept exploration, capability development, and throughout the systems engineering and acquisitions life cycles. MT models capture the sequence of operational objectives and tasks to achieve a desired mission effect. METs include the technical details of the capabilities and systems assigned to execute the mission. MBME allows for virtual integration of innovative concepts and will streamline analysis to support planning and programming decisions.

This modeler will be expected to build Python discrete event simulations to perform analysis of the MT. MT are modeled in Cameo and results from Python analysis of these models are used to define MEG (Mission Engineering Guide) measures for the MT.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Applied Math, Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or related fields
• 1 - 4 years of experience
• DoD Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Python coding.
• Experience developing models and data analysis to inform executive decision-making.
• Applicants should have experience in the research, analysis, and application of operations research techniques to more than one problem type.
• Should be adept at breaking complex problems into manageable elements and identifying candidate solutions for each.
• Must have the ability and motivation to expand their knowledge of various analytic tools and techniques and are expected to seek out opportunities to improve processes and share knowledge with the teammates.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• DoD TS/SCI+ eligibility within the last 12 months.
• Experience working with USAF, DoD Stakeholders.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Basic knowledge/experience in Joint warfighting capabilities, advanced weapons, current and future operational concepts.

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $95,000 to $105,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.