Mid/Senior-level EO/IR Developer

Corvid Technologies is seeking qualified mid to senior level Electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) Developer candidates to join our Missile Defense Group (MDG) in Huntsville, Alabama. As an EO/IR Developer, you will play a crucial role in our team, utilizing your expertise in EO/IR modeling for signature estimation and sensor modeling. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in a technical field such as physics/optics, electrical/mechanical/aerospace engineering, or mathematics. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply EO/IR modeling techniques for signature estimation and sensor modeling.
• Conduct analysis and provide technical insights on EO/IR applications related to missile defense.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analysis tools using high-level programming languages.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in EO/IR signature estimation methodologies and apply them to improve modeling and simulation capabilities.
• Prepare written reports and presentations to communicate analysis results and findings.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or engineering is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of minimum 5 years in EO/IR modeling, algorithm development, signature estimation, and/or analysis is essential.
• Proficiency in developing M&S and analysis tools using high-level programming languages.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills for effective communication and documentation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex EO/IR challenges.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance. Active SECRET clearance or above is preferred.

Background:

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in high-fidelity, computational modeling and simulation. With a team of over 250 engineers and scientists, two-thirds of whom hold advanced degrees, Corvid is at the forefront of technological innovation. We offer a fast-paced and flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Corvid Technologies provides diverse research opportunities and a creative work environment within a small team while offering access to cutting edge computational technologies and resources.

The Missile Defense Group supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) along with armed services organizations within the Navy and Air Force. The MDG portfolio covers a variety of modeling and simulation efforts, algorithm and software development activities, and growing programs aimed at developing hardware for missile defense systems. Technical disciplines within the Corvid team include mechanical, aerospace, and electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, and computer science/software engineering.   Corvid executes programs as the prime contractor (SBIR, OTA, etc.) and as a subcontractor to large primes.  

Why Corvid?

Founded in 2004, we are a group of over 300 engineers and scientists, about 3/4 with master’ degrees or Ph.D.'s, that provide end-to-end solutions including concept development, design and optimization, prototype build, test and manufacture.  We leverage the predictive capability of our high-fidelity computational physics solvers, indigenous massively parallel supercomputer system, prototyping plant, and ballistics and mechanics lab to investigate a variety of high-rate physics phenomena. 

The results are complex engineering solutions for a variety of applications; aircraft, ballistic missile defense, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, and missile and warhead design and development.  These results are achieved with optimal design and cost efficiency due to the predictive capability of Corvid’s tools and our in-house, end-to-end integrated approach, which differentiates Corvid from the market.

We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Paid gym membership
• Flexible schedules
• Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• ESOP (Employee stock ownership program) matched up to 6%
• Three weeks starting PTO; increasing with tenure
• Continued education and training opportunities
• Uncapped incentive opportunities 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.