Systems Engineer (Infrared Radiation Hard Body)

Systems Engineer (Infrared Radiation Hard Body)

Employee-Owned and Best Places to Work Certified Contractor

Onsite at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO

The Specialized Warfighter Development Contract’s (SWDC) Threat Products Services (TPS)/Threat Modeling Center (TMC) is looking for you to join our Infrared Radiation Hard Body (IRHB) Signatures Production team as a Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the infrared signature representation of a missile as well as developing infrared hard body missile threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media.

• Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on IR signatures
• Gain experience with IR signature predictions and simulation models
• Work with the team to ensure completion of data production needs in support of MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation
• Work in close coordination with TMC's Software Engineers for support to ensure timely provision of tools needed in ITP production
• Work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development of IRHB models for new systems and often updates to existing missile systems
• Gain experience in understanding stakeholders' requirements and work with the team to ensure vigilant Verification and Validation (V&V) process of deliverables
• Work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvement are rightfully coordinated – aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Leadership objectives
• Work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM-related field 
• Level 2: 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree (Or Master’s degree and 0 years of experience)
• Level 3: 5+ years of relevant experience (Or Master's degree and 3+ years experience; Or a PhD and 1+ year) 
• Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) and technical data analysis
• Familiarity with missile flight characteristics, motion, and performance
• Knowledge of infrared (IR) signature physics, including hard body heating effects
• Experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) of simulation data
• Experience with scripting/automation tools (Python, Bash, MATLAB)
• Understanding of modeling and simulation methodologies and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong math, physics and/or engineering background is preferred
• Previous experience with analyzing flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles is highly desirable
• Strong background in missile system engineering performance
• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling is a plus
• Background in IR Signatures modeling
• Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban

The Threat Modeling Center is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA’s Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TMC is responsible for the development of models and simulations (M&S) used to stimulate element models of MDA’s BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TMC software baseline. TMC is a cornerstone element to the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC), as part of the MDA Engineering Directorate (DE) Task Order.

This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for developing high fidelity threat missile signature data packages for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools and media. Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes. Must be able to apply standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected phenomenology characteristics during the flight of a missile. The selected individual must be able to work with little or no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product delivery team and meet time critical delivery schedules.

Full-Time position with an Employee-Owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance, FSA, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Plan with company match, Tuition and Training Reimbursement, and Incentive Compensation. Estimated Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 (Based on factors such as Government labor categories (LCATs), education, experience, geographic location, etc.)

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