MS&A Engineer SMECahaba Federal Solutions is a rapidly growing small business specializing in intelligence, prototyping and integration, systems engineering, and technology development. Recognized as one of Huntsville's Best Places to Work for the past 3 years, as a Best Place for Working Parents for the past 3 years, and as the winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Emerging Business of the Year for 2025, Cahaba is a trusted partner in advancing national security through innovative solutions to critical challenges. We are committed to supporting our nation's most vital missions with dedication and expertise. Joining the Cahaba team means access to meaningful career growth, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to tackle engaging and impactful work. The MS&A Engineer SME provides expertise in high-fidelity Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) and advanced tools such as AFSIM to deliver benchmarking results and optimize mission-critical systems across multi-domain environments. This role combines data-driven systems analysis, algorithm development, and simulation validation to enhance decision-making and operational performance for national security programs. The ideal candidate is a systems engineer and analyst with hands-on experience designing, developing, and integrating MS&A models to support lifecycle planning, predictive analytics, and mission validation using state-of-the-art simulation environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies to integrate Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital twins, and advanced simulation tools into engineering workflows.
Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of digital engineering platforms and technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering initiatives with organizational goals.
Provide mentorship and training to engineering teams to enhance their digital engineering proficiency.
Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains competitive.
Establish and enforce best practices, standards, and processes for systems engineering and digital engineering.
Document and deliver simulation results, technical approaches, and process insights to program stakeholders and mission partners.
Required Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) for high-fidelity mission-critical operations.
Proficiency in AFSIM, MATLAB, Python, or other advanced simulation tools to deliver validated models and benchmarking analysis.
Expertise in systems design, lifecycle analysis, and probabilistic reasoning frameworks for mission prediction and assessment.
Familiarity with data-driven digital engineering methodologies, including simulation readiness, DevSecOps workflows, and secure data pipelines.
Strong ability to communicate simulation results and algorithms with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Analysis, Physics, or related technical fields required. Master's degree preferred.
Cahaba's full-time employees are rewarded with competitive salaries and an outstanding comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, Guardian vision and dental insurance, company-funded life, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and robust retirement plan solutions.
Employment opportunities at Cahaba Federal Solutions are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cahaba is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. If you need assistance accessing our online system or require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@cahabafederal.com.Compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, to include a candidate's relevant work experience, location, skills, and certifications.
