Missile Modeling IR Plume Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO

Davidson Technologies, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Davidson Technologies Inc. is seeking a Missile Modeling IR Plume Engineer for its Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. TSE develops and delivers high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency and its Ballistic Missile Defense System. Its models and simulations support BMDS element models and include kinematic missile modeling, infrared signature modeling, data production and analysis, and software-baseline maintenance and sustainment. This detail-oriented engineer will develop high-fidelity threat missile signature data packages for use in modeling and simulation tools and media. The position applies modeling and simulation methods, engineering principles, and mathematical algorithms to accurately represent expected missile-flight phenomenology. The engineer works with limited direct supervision as part of a product delivery team and meets time-critical delivery schedules. The posting describes Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

Requirements

Must already possess an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Experience with scripting or automation languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB.
Excellent time management and attention to detail.
Knowledge of missile flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance.
Level 2: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline preferred and 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience.
Level 2: Experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation data sets.
Level 2: Experience with verification and validation of modeling and simulation data.
Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline preferred and 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a doctorate in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.
Level 3: Several years of experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation data sets.
Level 3: Several years of experience with verification and validation of modeling and simulation data.
Must be results-focused, self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic environment and team, and able to meet established deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related STEM field.
Strong mathematics, physics, or engineering background.
Modeling, simulation, and automation experience.
Experience with atmospheric modeling codes such as MODTRAN.
Experience with JANNAF radiative signature codes.
Experience in Linux-based distributed computational environments.
Previous experience analyzing ballistic missile flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance parameters.
Background in infrared signature modeling.
Technical planning, project management, and project scheduling experience.
Experience with blackbody infrared emissions.
Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC).
Experience with Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force (JANNAF) plume codes for predictive signatures, such as SOCRATES-P, PERCORP, and VIPER.
Strong knowledge of missile flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance.
Strong background in missile system engineering performance.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
Familiarity with or experience in Model-based Systems Engineering theory and tools.

Responsibilities

Develop high-fidelity threat missile signature data packages for modeling and simulation tools and media.
Build experience with threat-model phenomenology, focusing on infrared signatures.
Research infrared signature predictions and simulation models.
Work with the team to complete data production needs supporting MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation.
Coordinate with TMC engineers on software requirements for threat modeling tools.
Understand stakeholder requirements and ensure the quality of threat missile data production.
Apply standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to accurately portray expected missile-flight phenomenology.
Produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines.

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