PR025-070- MODELING & SIMULATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER (IRHB) SIGNATURES PRODUCT ENGINEER

QTEC Aerospace•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

QTEC Aerospace is seeking a MODELING & SIMULATION (M&S) SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Infrared Hard Body (IRHB) Signatures Production Engineer) to join our team of professionals at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The successful candidate will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government in support of a Missile Defense System (MDS) with a mission of protecting the United States and our allies. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have a proven track record and a positive work ethic. QTEC Aerospace is looking for highly capable and motivated individuals. The successful candidate will function as an integral member of a multi-contractor team providing program, engineering, and technical support to Missile Defense programs. The chosen candidate will join the Threat Products Services (TPS) / Threat Modeling Center (TMC) and be responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the infrared signature representation of a missile as well as developing infrared hard body missile threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Masters' of Science degree
This role requires employees to be onsite daily with no option for remote/hybrid work
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs
Experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation of data sets
Familiarity with the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems
Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signature representation
Experience with Verification and Validation of modeling and simulation of signatures data
Experience with scripting/automation languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB
Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
Must be familiar with infrared signature concepts and physics behind hard body heating and how they affect infrared intensities
Applicants must be result-focused, work well within a dynamic team environment, be self-motivated, and be able to produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare and brief presentations to the customer as needed
Self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong math, physics and/or engineering background
Previous experience with analyzing flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles
Strong background in missile system engineering performance
Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling
Background in IR Signatures modeling
Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
Experience in Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban

Responsibilities

Will gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on IR signatures
Will gain experience with IR signature predictions and simulation models
Work with the team to ensure completion of data production needs in support of MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation
Work in close coordination with TMC's Software Engineers for support to ensure timely provision of tools needed in ITP production
Work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development of IRHB models for new systems and often updates to existing missile systems
Will gain experience in understanding stakeholders' requirements and work with the team to ensure vigilant Verification and Validation (V&V) process of deliverables
Work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvement are rightfully coordinated – aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Leadership objectives
Work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events
Will be involved in direct discussions and collaborations with threat stakeholders, intelligence analysts, and fellow engineers to achieve highest fidelity representation and simulation of missile systems' objects
Will work with little to no direct supervision; and work as an integral member of an Integrated Threat Package (ITP) production and delivery team and meet critical delivery schedules

Benefits

QTEC Aerospace offers a variety of benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Employees may choose among the offered benefits to design the best benefits package to suit their individual or family needs.

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