--- title: 'Chief MS&A Engineer at NextGen Federal Systems' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/chief-ms-a-engineer-nextgen-federal-systems-dayton-mx7pb31wkgps' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Chief MS&A Engineer at NextGen Federal Systems - **Company:** NextGen Federal Systems - **Location:** Dayton, OH - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed/6c9cadde-fa5a-4947-8217-fb1fa18b883e ## Job description NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Chief Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to lead our engineering efforts in either Dayton Ohio, Aurora Colorado, or Huntsville Alabama. ## Responsibilities - Serve as the Lead MS&A Engineer responsible for defining the technical strategy, architecture, and analytical approach for simulation and mission engineering activities. - Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams of systems engineers, modeling and simulation engineers, software engineers, and mission analysts. - Develop technical roadmaps and establish MS&A priorities based on mission objectives, customer requirements, and program decision needs. - Present analytical results, technical findings, trade studies, and recommendations to Government customers and program leadership. - Establish MS&A best practices, including modeling priorities, analytical workflows, required tools, data, and enabling technologies. - Develop integrated MS&A workflows that connect system and subsystem models to evaluate end-to-end mission performance and system effectiveness. - Develop automated analytical workflows for scenario generation, model execution, data processing, optimization, visualization, and results assessment. - Apply tools including Ansys STK, Ansys Fluent, ModelCenter, Cameo Systems Modeler, MATLAB/Simulink, and other Government and commercial modeling and simulation tools. - Lead development of mission-level and system-level models and simulations supporting missile, space, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), and advanced weapon-system analysis. - Develop and integrate models supporting missile trajectories, engagement geometries, orbital mechanics, sensor performance, RF propagation, communications, EW, threat representation, and mission effectiveness. - Develop analytical mission threads addressing detection, tracking, targeting, engagement, intercept, battle management, and mission assessment. - Develop and integrate multidisciplinary models across domains including propulsion, guidance/navigation/control, aerodynamics, RF, radar, EO/IR, communications, EW, thermal, structures, and space systems. - Lead digital engineering activities in coordination with partner SMEs - Lead trade-space exploration, sensitivity analysis, optimization, Monte Carlo analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate alternative system architectures, technologies, and mission concepts. - Lead verification and validation of models and analytical workflows to ensure results are technically credible, repeatable, and suitable for engineering decision-making. - Oversee a multi-tenanted digital engineering environment which integrates multiple COTS & GOTS modeling, simulation, and analysis tools. - Define, design, and implement APIs, adapters, and interfaces required to connect engineering models, simulations, data sources, and analytical tools. - Containerize, deploy, and test modeling and simulation capabilities within cloud and on-premises computing environments. ## Requirements - BS, MS, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline. - 10+ years of systems engineering, modeling and simulation, digital engineering, or mission engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience leading technical teams performing missile, space, IAMD, aerospace, or weapon-system modeling and analysis. - Experience developing and executing system-level and mission-level simulations to support engineering decisions, architecture assessments, trade studies, and mission effectiveness analysis. - Experience in one or more of the following technical areas: - Missile trajectories and flight dynamics - Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) - Missile engagement and intercept analysis - Satellites, orbital mechanics, and space mission analysis - Radar, RF, EO/IR, and sensor performance - Communications and data-link architectures - Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Command and Control / Battle Management - Threat and weapon-system performance - Experience performing trade studies, sensitivity analyses, optimization, Monte Carlo analysis, DOE, and mission effectiveness assessments. - Experience developing technical artifacts including requirements, CONOPS, mission threads, system architectures, analytical plans, interface definitions, test plans, and analysis reports. - Experience working within Agile software development and DevSecOps engineering environments. - Experience collaborating across Government customers, system engineers, software developers, mission analysts, and modeling and simulation teams. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to technical and Government leadership audiences. - Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. Technical Qualifications - Experience integrating ModelCenter, Ansys STK, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or equivalent engineering and MS&A tools. - Experience developing analytical automation using Python, C++, and/or Java. - Experience integrating engineering applications through APIs, data interfaces, messaging frameworks, and custom adapters. - Experience deploying modeling and simulation applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and cloud-based computing environments. - Ability to translate mission and system-level questions into Measures of Performance (MOPs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), analytical experiments, and defensible engineering conclusions. - Ability to work closely with software and systems engineers to evolve the overall modeling and digital engineering architecture. Desired Qualifications - Experience supporting missile defense, hypersonics, strategic systems, space systems, IAMD, or advanced weapon-system programs. - Experience with STK Astrogator, STK Analyzer, and/or STK EOIR. - Experience with AFSIM or other mission-level constructive simulation environments. - Experience developing digital mission engineering workflows connecting MBSE, physics-based models, mission simulations, and analytical results. - Experience with model verification and validation, uncertainty quantification, and analytical credibility assessment. - Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) or distributed execution of large-scale simulation campaigns. - Experience applying AI/ML to model development, simulation automation, surrogate modeling, optimization, or mission analysis. About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure. Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good. Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability. Strive to achieve results as an organization. Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors. Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success. Create an environment where people can engage at all levels. Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. RefID: A01x ## About NextGen Federal Systems ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: NextGen Federal Systems is a mission-focused IT solutions and services provider delivering modern software engineering, AI/ML, digital engineering, and complex mission support to defense, intelligence, and federal customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (no funding rounds disclosed; organic/steady growth) - **Headquarters**: Morgantown, West Virginia, United States (with offices in Aberdeen, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL; and additional locations in Beavercreek, OH, Belcamp, MD, Parker, CO, Springfield, VA, Fort Meade, MD, and Washington, DC areas) - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Jay Reddy (Founder & CEO); Chetan Desai serves as COO ([nextgenfed.com/leadership](https://www.nextgenfed.com/leadership/)) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense, Intelligence, Federal IT services, Software Engineering, AI/ML, Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation - **Target customers**: B2G — U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, federal civilian agencies, and commercial companies - **Mission**: "NextGen is committed to enabling mission success and driving innovation that shapes the future of national security and beyond" ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed)) ## Products & Services - **Federal Mission AI Platform**: Secure, governable agent-publishing environment built for operational domains, including "Weather Wingman Agents" and other mission-specific AI agents. - **ReadiChat**: Secure AI platform for mission-specific agents — an "AI-assisted agent factory" enabling custom workflows, mission-ready agents, and domain-specific capabilities such as electronic warfare agents. - **Weather Analyst®**: Weather forecasting and analysis tool that delivers user-tailored advisories, platform/sensor impact rules, and decision support for mitigating or exploiting weather conditions. - **StratusML®**: A machine learning platform with a hardened, modular codebase, reproducible results, secure ML prototyping, low-code/no-code workflows, and Govcloud accreditation. - **Digital Arsenal**: Secure DevSecOps (DSO) platform with ATO for AWS GovCloud, code security scans, automated testing, Platform as Code (PaC) compliance (cATO-compliant), and tenant onboarding. - **SADIE™**: Constructive and high-fidelity simulation platform that automates simulation execution and supports Digital Mission Engineering (DME) threat analysis. - **Professional Services**: Modern software engineering, AI/ML, digital engineering, complex mission support, CI/CD automation, cloud-native development, continuous testing, human-centered design, and secure system development ([nextgenfed.com](https://www.nextgenfed.com/)) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$36.6M** and **183 employees** (down 1.9% YoY, -5 people) based on LinkedIn company data ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed)) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed. Key customers span DoD, Intelligence, and Federal markets. Certifications include ISO 9001 and CMMI-DEV/CMMI-SVC Level 3. - **Growth Signals**: Recognized by the INC 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in **nine of the last ten years**; steady expansion of office locations and job openings across Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia, Virginia, Colorado, and Washington, DC ([nextgenfed.com](https://www.nextgenfed.com/)) ## Competitive Advantages - **Dual model of services and product development**: Combines government services contracts with proprietary, saleable platforms — rare among smaller federal contractors. - **Secure AI/ML platforms built for the mission environment**: Govcloud-accredited products like StratusML and Digital Arsenal address strict federal security and compliance requirements. - **Deep domain specialization**: Focus on defense, intelligence, electronic warfare, weather, and digital mission engineering creates high barriers to entry. - **Mature engineering processes**: CMMI-DEV Level 3, CMMI-SVC Level 3, and ISO 9001 certification signal disciplined delivery. - **Employee-centric culture**: High ratings (4.3/5 on LinkedIn from 65 reviews) and testimonials emphasize collaboration, trust, transparency, and a people-first approach that supports retention and recruiting ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed)) ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling AI/agentic AI for federal missions**: Hiring "Application/Agentic AI Engineer" and "Edge AI/Model Optimization Engineer" roles indicates a push toward on-device and agent-driven AI solutions. - **Expanding DevSecOps and cloud-native infrastructure**: Digital Arsenal and DevSecOps roles point to continued investment in secure software delivery pipelines. - **Enhancing digital engineering and simulation**: SADIE and modeling & simulation hires align with DoD’s shift toward digital mission engineering and simulation-based testing. - **Supporting multi-location growth**: Open positions span multiple states, suggesting geographic expansion of delivery and client-facing teams ([jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed](https://jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed)) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employees describe a "collaborative, people-first culture" with approachable, transparent leadership and a "close-knit, respectful environment" even as the company grows. - **Work style**: Teams are distributed and flexible. Employees report the ability to "manage their work while continuing to learn and grow" and a "shared commitment to delivering great outcomes for customers." - **Engineering experience**: A "technology-focused environment where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged, and everyone is working toward the same goals." Knowledge-sharing sessions, technical learning, and cross-team collaboration are common. - **Perks and engagement**: Team lunches, HR check-ins, technical knowledge-sharing sessions, and opportunities to take initiative. - **Reviews**: LinkedIn employer rating of **4.3/5** with sub-scores: Work-Life 4.3, Compensation 3.9, Culture 4.3, Career 4.0 ([nextgenfed.com/careers](https://www.nextgenfed.com/careers/)) ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed)) ## Sources 1. [NextGen Federal Systems — Main website](https://www.nextgenfed.com/) 2. [NextGen Federal Systems — Careers](https://www.nextgenfed.com/careers/) 3. [NextGen Federal Systems — Lever job board](https://jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed) 4. [NextGen Federal Systems — Leadership](https://www.nextgenfed.com/leadership/) 5. 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