Modeling & Simulation Analyst

KBR • Mooresville, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst supports system-level modeling and simulation Verification and Validation (V&V), testing, and related analysis for the government’s STARE Project Office and its LTAMDS models. The role provides analytical support for test phases involved in fielding Army weapons systems, including pre-flight assessments, ground tests, and post-flight reconstruction. The analyst compares simulation results with live test execution, investigates differences, and contributes analysis to support accreditation of simulation models and prediction of tactical performance.

This is a full-time, on-contractor site position in Huntsville, Alabama, near Redstone Arsenal Gate 9 in Redstone Gateway. The candidate must reside in the area or be able to relocate. Travel of 15–20% is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or an applicable STEM field, with at least 2 years of experience.
• Fundamental understanding of radar systems and radar performance principles.
• Understanding of programming languages such as SQL, Python, and/or MATLAB.
• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on prescribed schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for technical documentation and presentations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including adapting communication to different audiences and authoring accurate, clear, and concise materials.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as required by program operations.
• Ability to travel 15–20% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with radar hardware, radar architecture, and/or signal processing.
• Proficiency in statistical methodologies for analyzing, interpreting, and validating data.
• At least 1 year of experience with Air and Missile Defense systems, data analysis, flight or ground tests, system modeling and simulation, and/or system performance analysis.
• Understanding of VV&A methodologies, including sound test methods and criteria, requirements management, analysis functions, and crosswalks and traceability between M&S and weapons systems.
• M&S design, development, integration, and test experience, with broad-based knowledge of space, missiles, and/or launch systems from component through system level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data reduction and analysis tools to support V&V.
• Compare simulation data with referent test events using defined performance parameters and acceptability criteria.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of simulations when differences arise between simulation runs and referent test events.
• Support and contribute analytical insight and recommendations to technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and integration and test working groups.
• Assist in creating V&V supporting documentation, including reports, plans, and technical briefs.
• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to government stakeholders to support model accreditation and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

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