Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Information Technology --> Information Technology Remote • ID: 1326-383 • Full-Time/Regular Core4ce is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer to support the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role is responsible for the design, development, and execution of complex, multi-system simulations that model healthcare workflows, system architectures, and technical infrastructures. The Senior Engineer will work closely with stakeholders to define simulation goals, identify critical variables, and produce data-driven insights that inform technical decisions and optimize healthcare delivery systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the coordination with government customers and stakeholders to identify model requirements, simulation objectives, and key performance variables. Design, develop, and execute complex, multi-system simulations to evaluate the performance, reliability, and scalability of healthcare technology solutions. Construct custom simulations tailored to specific customer specifications and operational scenarios. Perform software modeling and device characterization to ensure accurate representation of system components within simulated environments. Develop both "hard" (hardware-in-the-loop) and "soft" (purely software/mathematical) models to support diverse testing requirements. Conduct parametric testing and implement measurement automation to increase the efficiency and accuracy of simulation cycles. Analyze simulation data to identify system bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and potential areas for optimization. Document and report on test results, providing clear, actionable insights to technical users and program management. Establish simulation frameworks that support the validation of interoperability and data exchange standards across disparate healthcare systems. Provide technical expertise in the selection of M&S tools, languages, and methodologies appropriate for large-scale enterprise transformation. Collaborate with system architects and engineers to integrate modeling and simulation into the broader engineering and software development lifecycles. Manage the lifecycle of simulation assets, ensuring models are maintained, version-controlled, and updated as system requirements evolve. *This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth. Required Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance for this role. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in modeling and simulation engineering. Extensive experience in model design and execution, specifically involving complex, multi-system environments. Proven track record of developing software modeling, device characterization, and hard/soft modeling solutions. Strong experience in parametric testing and the implementation of measurement automation scripts/tools. Demonstrated ability to coordinate directly with customers to translate business needs into technical simulation requirements and goals. Proficiency in simulation languages and tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, AnyLogic, Arena, OPNET, or similar enterprise-grade M&S software). Strong technical writing skills with experience documenting test plans, simulation architectures, and final analytical reports. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to visualize complex system interactions. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or Department of Defense (DoD) in a modeling and simulation capacity. Experience modeling clinical workflows, patient flow, or healthcare information technology (HIT) infrastructures. Knowledge of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) and their application within simulated data exchanges. Experience working wit…