About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

As a Simulation Analysis Engineer I (Entry Level) you will support the design, development, and use of high‑fidelity digital simulation software in advanced technical computing environments. Typical responsibilities include:

• Contribute to trade studies and performance analysis of weapon systems across a range of threat and kill‑chain scenarios.
• Develop and validate analytic approaches and model‑based solutions that inform program decisions and real‑time decision aids.
• Write and maintain scripts and code (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++) to run simulations, process results, and produce reproducible analyses.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to refine models and interpret results for operational effectiveness, survivability, and system improvements.
• Participate in validation, verification, and testing of simulation models and associated software.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field completed by the start date.
• 0+ years of relevant experience (experience may be obtained through coursework, research, internships, projects, or prior work).
• Practical scripting or programming experience (MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate technical results to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Legal eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required for this role due to government security clearance requirements.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co‑op, or work experience with the employer or defense/aerospace contractors.
• Degrees or coursework in Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related majors.
• Experience with simulation modeling or analysis of physical systems.
• Familiarity with the systems engineering lifecycle and software development practices (object‑oriented design, Unix/Linux environments).
• Exposure to AI/ML, surrogate modeling, or HPC environments (SLURM, grid/cluster computing).
• Prior experience handling classified material or domain knowledge of military tools, tactics, or doctrine.

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What We Offer

• A mission‑driven engineering environment focused on national security and complex technical problems.
• Relocation eligibility for qualified candidates.
• Potential benefits (subject to business unit and employment status) including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and other standard programs.
• Opportunity to work with experienced teams in simulation, systems engineering, and high‑performance computing.

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Location & Clearance

• Onsite in Tucson, AZ — primary work location: 1151 E Hermans Rd, BLDG 805A, Tucson, AZ.
• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. An active and transferable security clearance (Top Secret) or the ability to obtain an interim clearance prior to start is required.
• As part of the hiring process, select interview steps may be required in‑person at a client office.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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