Kinematics Jr System Engineer: HSV-2679

deciBel ResearchColorado Springs, CO
Hybrid

About The Position

deciBel Research is seeking a junior level System Engineer to develop kinematic missile models for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. Responsibilities Include: Developing ballistic and advanced/hypersonic kinematic threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media Applying standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected missile or space launch vehicle behavioral characteristics during all phases of powered and un-powered flight Having a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes Researching, interpreting, and verifying parameters required to build, replicate, and propagate missile or space launch vehicle trajectories including, but not limited to, staging debris, countermeasures, and payload traits Authoring highly technical Verification and Validation (V&V) documents Working with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree of higher in a STEM related discipline
  • 2+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree
  • Programming background, to include languages such as MATLAB, Python, and LaTex
  • Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of ballistic missiles
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment
  • Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, users, and MDA ground test stakeholders to ensure product requirements are met
  • Familiar with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and models
  • Experience with V&V of vehicle kinematics simulation results
  • Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong math, physics, or engineering background
  • Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience
  • Previous experience with modeling flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles
  • Strong background in missile system engineering performance is highly desirable
  • Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory generation, counter measures, and debris is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Developing ballistic and advanced/hypersonic kinematic threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media
  • Applying standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected missile or space launch vehicle behavioral characteristics during all phases of powered and un-powered flight
  • Having a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
  • Researching, interpreting, and verifying parameters required to build, replicate, and propagate missile or space launch vehicle trajectories including, but not limited to, staging debris, countermeasures, and payload traits
  • Authoring highly technical Verification and Validation (V&V) documents
  • Working with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product

Benefits

  • excellent medical and dental insurance program
  • 401(k) plan
  • employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • paid time off
  • holiday pay
  • tuition and training reimbursement
  • incentive compensation program (annual bonus)
  • flexible/telecommuting working schedules
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