About the role
Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000
About Us
Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.
Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!
Job Description
Cortina Solutions is seeking a
high-impact Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer
to lead the execution of a complex contract supporting the
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)
. You must be ready to
own the mission , overseeing complex, multi-domain efforts that
shape the future of naval warfare technology
. The ideal candidate will be expected to lead with
Excellence
, serve with
Integrity
, and approach every problem with a drive to
Get Things Done.
The Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer
provides advanced simulation and modeling support for complex engineering projects, leveraging virtual environments to evaluate system performance, durability, safety, and functionality. This role applies simulation-based engineering techniques to support design, analysis, and decision-making across a wide range of engineering applications.
Responsibilities include developing and executing computer simulations, such as probabilistic models, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, to assess engineering solutions under varied operational conditions. The position utilizes contemporary programming languages, including C++ and Fortran, to model dynamic, multi-variable scenarios and simulated environments. The role also develops virtual data visualization products, including virtual and augmented reality applications, to represent real-time simulation results and enhance stakeholder understanding. Support for simulation development using the Unity game engine is a key component of this position.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant civilian or military professional experience.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Modeling and Simulation, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience using computer simulation technologies, including probabilistic, SIL, and HIL simulations.
- Proficiency in contemporary programming languages including C++ and Fortran for simulation and modeling.
- Experience developing virtual data visualization products to display real-time simulation results.
- Ability to support modeling of complex systems with multiple changing variables.
- Active DOD Secret clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Modeling and Simulation, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience developing simulations using the Unity game engine.
- Experience with virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) application development.
Benefits
:
Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.
BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
VSP Vision
Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Plan
Flexible PTO
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Federal Holidays
Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations
Professional Development
Background Check Requirement
As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
.