Modeling and Simulation Analyst

AeroVironment•Huntsville, AL

18h•$91,000 - $138,750•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in assessing the capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This critical role will involve working with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation data in support of MDS Ground Test (GT) events, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, and MDS Flight Tests. The focus will be hands-on support for MDA's distributed software simulation framework, OSF.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience performing modeling and simulation work including analysis and/or reporting
Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
Possess the ability to clearly express ideas/concepts, perform as part of a team, and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.
Ability to work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Proactive and self-motivated, takes an active role to ensure that responsibilities are completed on or ahead of schedule.
Top Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI after employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MDA Ground Test CONOPS.
Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).
Knowledge of the HWIL architecture infrastructure truth presentation to element models (SMHR, signatures, environment).
Knowledge of HWIL architecture infrastructure, including truth presentation utilizing Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapter, and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapter.
Familiarity with Python scripting language.
Familiarity with Linux.
Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide or may lead complex M&S framework analysis support for CDI activities, GT events, and Flight Tests.
Independently performs analysis on the status of current and future capabilities in OSF.
Independently reviews test data to detect and troubleshoot issues associated with simulation performance and accuracy.
Ensure event data quality and integrity through verification and validation analysis of test data.
Document and communicate analysis results across interdisciplinary teams.
Perform quality control on event related deliverables on own work and for team products
Collaborate with teams of analysts and engineers to ensure the successful execution of test simulation campaigns.
May act as a resource for team peers with less experience.