Full-Time

Junior Level Emerging Technology Research Analyst

SimIS

SimIS

11-50 employees

IT solutions for government and defense

No salary listed

Norfolk, VA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Two to five years of experience in technology research, systems analysis, or defense research and development.
  • Academic research experience or internships in defense-related research and development organizations.
  • Familiarity with technology readiness level assessment methodologies.
  • A basic understanding of military operations and capability requirements.
  • Research and analytical skills, including data analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis of multiple sources.
Responsibilities
  • Support the exploration, understanding, and assessment of Emerging and Disruptive Technology focus areas, such as artificial intelligence, robotic and autonomous systems, quantum technologies, novel materials and advanced manufacturing, hypersonic technologies, energy and propulsion technologies, biotechnology and human enhancement, and next-generation networks such as 5G and 6G, to enhance cooperation, planning, and information sharing with Allies, Partners, and non-NATO actors.
  • Produce research papers exploring topics in depth based on information from books, articles, interviews, and Internet sites.
  • Deliver operating concepts for employing specified military capabilities to achieve a stated objective or aim.
  • Deliver products supporting the planning, design, execution, and analysis of technical trials, leading to formal reports with an emphasis on evidence-based findings.
  • Conduct strategic-level analytical studies researching and analyzing NATO's internal and external environments to inform long-term strategy and decision-making.
  • Develop decision-making aids that contribute to part or all of quantitative or qualitative decision-making tools.

SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 openings show active hiring across Norfolk, Dahlgren, Suffolk, and Stafford.
  • The USV FoS IDIQ seat supports Navy unmanned-vessel work through August 2028.
  • Pre-leasing at 2371 Wilroy Road and GSA MAS listings expand near-term sales channels.

What critics are saying

  • SHIELD has 2,463 offerors, so task-order wins remain fiercely contested through 2035.
  • ICE lease talks in April 2026 stayed unresolved, delaying commercial revenue from Suffolk.
  • Heavy defense and DHS concentration leaves SimIS exposed to budget shifts or recompete losses.

What makes SimIS unique

  • SimIS won SHIELD IDIQ with MDA on December 10, 2025.
  • It combines modeling, test, cybersecurity, and autonomous maritime systems in one shop.
  • Its Suffolk robotics lab and Tier 3 data center deepen delivery control.

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