Systems Engineer (Infrared Radiation Hard Body)

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

43d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, onsite position at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. The Systems Engineer will develop infrared (IR) hardbody missile threat models for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC). The role involves developing and refining understanding of missile threat phenomenology, with an emphasis on IR signatures and hardbody heating effects. The engineer will support the development of IR signature prediction models and simulation data sets, analyze M&S data, and perform Verification & Validation (V&V) to ensure accuracy and reliability of signature outputs. Responsibilities also include contributing to the development and update of IR hardbody (IRHB) models for new and existing missile systems, collaborating with software engineers for tooling and data production, supporting MDA Ground Test Modeling & Simulation events, interpreting stakeholder requirements, and identifying improvements to automation, tools, and modeling processes.

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