Systems Engineer (Infrared Radiation Hard Body)

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Systems Engineer position with an employee-owned company that has been recognized as a Best Place to Work. The role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. The Systems Engineer will develop infrared (IR) hardbody missile threat models for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
Active Secret Clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution and 2+ years of relevant experience (Or Master’s degree and 0+ years of experience)
Experience analyzing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) data sets.
Experience performing Verification & Validation (V&V) of simulation or signature data.
Understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes.
Knowledge of missile flight characteristics, motion, and performance.
Familiarity with infrared (IR) signature concepts, including hardbody heating and thermal emission effects.
Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., Python, Bash, MATLAB).
Ability to produce technical documentation and data products aligned to requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and refine understanding of missile threat phenomenology, with emphasis on infrared (IR) signatures and hardbody heating effects.
Support development of IR signature prediction models and simulation data sets.
Analyze modeling & simulation (M&S) data and perform Verification & Validation (V&V) to ensure accuracy and reliability of signature outputs.
Contribute to the development and update of IR hardbody (IRHB) models for new and existing missile systems.
Collaborate with TSE software engineers to support tooling and data production needs for IR threat modeling.
Support MDA Ground Test Modeling & Simulation events by delivering validated data products on schedule.
Interpret stakeholder requirements and ensure quality, traceability, and completeness of deliverables.
Identify and support improvements to automation, tools, and modeling processes.