Modeling & Simulation Advanced Optical Physicist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Beavercreek, OH

1d•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Optical Physicist with strong expertise in modeling and simulation (M&S) to support development, analysis, and evaluation of complex optical and electro-optical systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep theoretical physics knowledge with practical experience in computational modeling environments to help shape next-generation sensing, imaging, and phenomenology-driven simulation capabilities.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in optical modeling and simulation
Experience with optical simulation tools such as MODTRAN
Ability to validate complex physics-based models
Secret clearance
Master’s degree in Optical Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with tools such as AFSIM, SOSM, or custom optical simulation codes
Experience with GPU-accelerated modeling, C++, CUDA, or real-time simulation pipelines
Experience with remote sensing, target signature modeling, hyperspectral imaging, IR imaging, or optical system design
Experience integrating models into multi-domain or system-of-systems simulations
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possession of excellent analytical skills
Top Secret clearance
Doctorate degree in Optical Physics or related field

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and optimize physics-based and phenomenology-based optical models, including radiometry, imaging systems, laser propagation, and optical signatures.
Perform end-to-end modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of EO/IR sensor performance under varying environmental, atmospheric, and operational conditions.
Lead or contribute to verification and validation (V&V) of modeling tools against empirical datasets.
Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and analysts on integrated simulation frameworks.
Support test planning, algorithm development, data analysis, and model-based requirements definition.
Document technical findings and present results to internal teams and customers.