Modeling and Simulation Analyst
Modeling, Simulation, and Data Analysis
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Dahlgren, Virginia
Internship Opportunities
Turn complex data into information that supports important technical and mission decisions.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is seeking mathematics, statistics, data science, operations research, computer science, physics, engineering, and related majors for potential student internship and entry-level civilian opportunities.
Our analysts, scientists, and engineers use models, simulations, algorithms, and real-world test data to evaluate Navy systems and help technical leaders understand how those systems may perform. Work may support radar, missiles, hypersonics, combat systems, autonomous systems, threat analysis, mission engineering, test and evaluation, or weapon effectiveness.
Potential responsibilities may include:
- Developing and using mathematical models and simulations
- Analyzing laboratory, field, radar, sensor, or flight-test data
- Developing algorithms and analytical software
- Performing statistical analysis and uncertainty assessments
- Supporting mission, campaign, and system-performance analysis
- Evaluating weapon effectiveness or threat-system performance
- Supporting artificial intelligence and machine-learning applications
- Creating data visualizations, dashboards, and technical products
- Verifying and validating models and analytical methods
- Presenting findings and recommendations to technical teams and decision-makers
We are interested in candidates studying:
- Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Data Science
- Operations Research
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Systems Engineering
- Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- Other quantitative technical disciplines
Helpful experience may include MATLAB, Python, R, C/C++, SQL, statistical modeling, machine learning, numerical methods, optimization, visualization, simulation, signal processing, or analyzing large technical datasets.
Why Dahlgren?
At Dahlgren, analysis is connected to real systems and real mission questions. Students and new graduates may work alongside engineers, scientists, operators, and test professionals to understand technical performance and produce results that directly inform system development and operational decisions.
Basic eligibility:
- Current student or recent graduate in a quantitative or STEM degree program
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience interpreting data and clearly communicating results
- Programming experience appropriate to the area of work
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position