Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer Level 1 - Colorado Springs, CO

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Davidson Technologies Inc. is seeking a Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer - Level 1

Position Overview:

Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) 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). TSE is responsible for the development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) used to simulate element models of MDA's BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TSE software baseline. TSE is a cornerstone element to the Threat and Advanced Simulations Development (TASD) contract.

This position requires a detail-oriented engineer 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. This position will be located on-site at Schriever Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO.

To successfully support the mission, the IRHB Engineer will be involved in direct discussions and collaborations with threat stakeholders, intelligence analysts, and fellow engineers to achieve highest fidelity representation and simulation of missile systems' objects. The selected individual will work with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of an Integrated Threat Package (ITP) production and delivery team, and meet critical delivery schedules.

This role requires employees to be on-site daily with no option for remote/hybrid work.

Essential Functions:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0-2 years of related work experience
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs
• Applicants must have a current, active, in-scope U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD)-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.
• Experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation of data sets
• Familiarity with the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems
• Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signature representation
• Experience with Verification and Validation of modeling and simulation of signatures data
• Experience with scripting/automation languages, such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB
• Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
• Must be familiar with infrared signature concepts and physics behind hard body heating and how they affect infrared intensities
• Must be result-focused, work well within a dynamic team environment, be self-motivated, and be able to produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines

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, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Clearance:

• Applicants must have a current, active, in-scope U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD)-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.

Salary : $90,000 - $112,000