Jr. System Engineer: HSV-2677

deciBel Research•Colorado Springs, CO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

deciBel Research is seeking a junior level System Engineer to develop threat model requirements and perform verification and validation (V&V) on threat representations across kinematic, radio frequency (RF), and infrared (IR) domains for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. This role involves gaining experience with threat model phenomenology, focusing on missile system trajectories and signatures, and researching RCS and IR signature model development requirements. The engineer will understand stakeholder requirements, ensure quality deliverables, and collaborate with the team on automation and tool improvements to meet leadership objectives and support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events. Close coordination with Missile Modeling Engineers and Production Engineers is essential to ensure model requirements are met and V&V confirms model accuracy and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM related field
2+ years with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), ideally with CAMEO or similar tool experience
Familiarity with the systems engineering process, including the Systems Engineering "V"
Experience with requirements traceability
Modeling, simulation, and automation experience
Familiarity with flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems
Familiarity in the domain of RCS and IR signature modeling practices
Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signatures representation
Must be self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment
Must have a current, active, in-scope DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application, which is required to start; with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with access to SCI
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Strong CAMEO or similar tool experience
Strong systems engineering background
Strong background with missile system models, atmospheric dynamics, and performance
Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling
Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance of missiles
Practical experience with MBSE theory and tools
Experience in Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
A current, active, in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI (TS/SCI)
Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on components of missile systems trajectories and signatures.
Research into RCS and IR signature model development requirements.
Understand stakeholders' requirements and ensure quality production of deliverables.
Actively work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvements are coordinated – aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Leadership objectives.
Work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events.
Work in close coordination with Missile Modeling Engineers and Production Engineers to ensure model requirements are met and Verification and Validation (V&V) confirms models' accuracy and reliability.