Mid Level Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Issac • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

ISSAC is 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). The role involves hands-on work 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, with a focus on MDA’s distributed software simulation framework, OSF.

The analyst will support simulation framework analysis, assess current and future OSF capabilities, review and validate test data, develop Python tools, and communicate results across interdisciplinary teams. The position requires collaboration with analysts, engineers, Government personnel, Prime Contractors, and Supporting Contractors to help execute test simulation campaigns successfully.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Python scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts, work as part of a team, and operate in a multitasking environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach, with a focus on completing responsibilities on or ahead of schedule.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science from an accredited university.
• 3–10 years of experience.
• Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MDA Ground Test CONOPS.
• Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).
• Knowledge of HWIL architecture infrastructure and truth presentation to element models (SMHR, signatures, environment).
• Knowledge of HWIL architecture infrastructure, including truth presentation using a Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapter and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapter.
• Experience with Python data analysis libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
• Preferred NSITE experience.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Grafana, Tableau, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&S framework analysis support for CDI activities, GT events, and Flight Tests.
• Analyze the status of current and future capabilities in OSF.
• Review 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.
• Develop and run Python tools to support M&S analysis activities.
• Document and communicate analysis results across interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with teams of analysts and engineers to ensure successful execution of test simulation campaigns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level