Operations Analyst/Operations Research

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This analyst in the Operations Analysis Group (aka “Possum Works”) will join a dynamic team environment with a unique culture supporting a myriad of Program and Independent Research and Development (IRAD) tasks. The chemistry of the team is critical to our success. The candidate is expected to be highly motivated to solve strike and missile defense problems at the conceptual level. The candidate will be expected to interface with senior analysts and program leadership. This person will be responsible for supporting propulsion modeling for friendly and adversary boosters, trajectory generation, code development, conducting analysis runs, and maintenance of post processors for the Missile Defense Toolkit simulation suite. Most importantly, the candidate will be expected to interpret results, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on the data they have collected. This person will develop an understanding of Strike and Missile Defense system simulations and analysis.

Requirements

STEM bachelors degree or related field with a strong understanding of physics fundamentals
Strong MATLAB skills
Knowledge of the physical principles of solid and liquid rocket motors
Experience on detailed technical assignments often requiring learning or developing advanced math models and algorithms
US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, with ability to receive and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field
Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering
Strong C++ or other modern programming language software development skills
Knowledge of missile defense weapon, C2BMC, and sensor systems
Missile defense threat knowledge
Experience with AFSIM and STK
GNC (Guidance, Navigation, Control) experience
Experience with high fidelity missile defense modeling and integration
Experience with modeling radars using physics-based modeling
GIT/Software Configuration Management experience
Experience in Machine Learning
Experience in trajectory optimization software (including POST II, LMOpt)

Responsibilities

Applying knowledge of the physical principles of solid and liquid rocket boosters to model friendly and adversary missiles
Developing a working knowledge of Missile Defense system functions, scientific principles, technologies, and operations
Translating interceptor, radar, and battle management concepts into simulation input
Support the operation maintaining of simulation codes
Generating output to support analysis products
Developing MATLAB models of algorithms, optimization techniques, hit-to-kill physics and data processors
Working in a fast paced, high work volume, highly technical, small team environment
Working across LINUX and Windows operating systems