Modeling and Simulation Analyst (MID)

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst to join their team and provide hands-on analytical support to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs focused on evaluating and assessing Missile Defense System (MDS) capabilities. This position supports Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation data analysis for Ground Test (GT) events, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, and MDS Flight Tests, with emphasis on MDA’s distributed software simulation framework (OSF).

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
5+ years of relevant experience in modeling & simulation, data analysis, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
Active Secret security clearance
Familiarity with Python scripting for data analysis and automation.
Understanding of Linux-based environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and presentation abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground Test CONOPS.
Experience with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).
Understanding of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) architectures, including SMHR, signatures, environment modeling, and truth presentation.
Familiarity with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapters and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapters.
Experience with Python data analysis libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
Exposure to NSITE environments or similar test and simulation frameworks.
Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and applications.
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and distributed computing environments.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Grafana, Tableau, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Provide Modeling & Simulation framework analysis support for CDI activities, Ground Test events, and Flight Tests.
Perform analysis of current and future capabilities within the OSF environment.
Review and analyze test data to identify, detect, and troubleshoot issues related to simulation performance and accuracy.
Conduct verification and validation analysis to ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across test events.
Develop and execute Python-based tools to support modeling, simulation, and data analysis activities.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of analysts and engineers to support execution of test simulation campaigns.
Document and communicate technical analysis results to government stakeholders and cross-functional program teams.
Support distributed simulation environments and assist in ensuring alignment of HWIL architectures and system performance assessments.