Simulation Engineer / Scientist

PeopleTec, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Simulation Engineer / Scientist to support our Huntsville, AL location.
This is a full-time, permanent role for individuals with experience in building and applying software models, developing simulations, and creating workflows to support research and development (R&D) activities in engineering, physics, and mathematics. This work will focus on scientific model building, hypothesis testing, and the design of advanced simulation tools. As part of a collaborative team, you will work on a variety of R&D projects for Government and contractor laboratories. You will contribute to topics such as modeling physical and digital processes, analyzing experimental results, and generating insights that address complex scientific problems. The role provides opportunities to develop new technical capabilities while working alongside highly skilled researchers. Candidates should have a strong technical background combined with the ability to collaborate across disciplines to develop models and simulations. You will also assist in documenting and communicating results to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in an R&D role with a focus on software modeling, simulation, or statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with computational modeling principles and the ability to design workflows for multi-disciplinary research.
• Proficiency with programming languages and software tools (e.g., Python, C++, FORTRAN, MATLAB, or similar) for simulation and data analysis.
• Project experience (professional or educational) related to topics such as electronics, mathematical modeling, signal processing, or physics.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and draw conclusions from physical or digital system models.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations, or publications in LaTeX or Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment, contributing to multidisciplinary project goals.
• Travel: 10 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or other related field (3.5 GPA or higher)

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine software models and simulation tools to support research and development activities.
• Perform independent literature reviews to gather research insights and ensure credibility of project approaches.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and test hypotheses related to engineering, physics, and mathematics.
• Use programming languages and tools such as Python, C++, FORTRAN, MATLAB, or comparable software to create simulations and analyze data.
• Configure workflows and pipelines for data-driven research, optimizing computational resources as necessary for efficiency.
• Interpret experimental and simulation results, contributing to publications, presentations, and reports for stakeholders.
• Utilize change management and development workflow tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Docker) to ensure reproducibility and versioning of work.
• Document research efforts through technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed scientific literature.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, presenting findings and discussing technical approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level