Interceptor Modeling and Simulation

Penta Research • Huntsville, AL

120d • Onsite

About The Position

Penta Research is seeking Modeling and Simulation (M&S) developers and analysts to conduct a wide variety of tasks developing, maintaining, and integrating specialized mathematical-based modeling and simulation, as well as analyzing results of mathematical modeling. The M&S tasks will drive end-to-end performance analysis of elements of the Missile Defense System. The individual will also participate in the development, updating, and benchmarking/anchoring of M&S tools to support system analysis tasks. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering classification, mathematics, or physics.
• 5-20 years’ experience in an engineering classification.
• Demonstrated technical background in numerical modeling and simulation.
• Knowledge of building and/or analyzing M&S for one-or-more missile defense-related system types: EO/IR sensors, RF/Radar sensors, kill vehicles, missiles/interceptors, threats & countermeasures, target discrimination, or command and control (e.g., C3I, C4I, etc.).
• Simulation software development experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of working in focused teams or as an independent individual contributor.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience modeling or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.).
• Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems ((e.g., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.).
• Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., Aegis Weapons Systems, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Fire Control, C2BMC, BMDS sensors (EO/IR/RF), kill vehicles, interceptors, countermeasures, etc.).
• Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems.
• Ability to think critically to develop and capture concepts in technical papers, presentations, and discussions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide variety of tasks developing, maintaining, and integrating specialized mathematical-based modeling and simulation.
• Analyze results of mathematical modeling.
• Drive end-to-end performance analysis of elements of the Missile Defense System.
• Participate in the development, updating, and benchmarking/anchoring of M&S tools to support system analysis tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level