Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)
Core
Develops and maintains complex analysis and simulation models/tools to evaluate and improve total system architecture and performance for directed energy and space-based defense applications.
Role type
Senior IC modeling and simulation systems engineer
Builds
Analysis tools, simulation models, and system architectures for national defense missions
Domain
Defense / Directed Energy / Electro-Optical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
modeling and simulation systems engineering, modeling and simulation software development, systems analysis, algorithm development, trade studies, requirements definition, root-cause analysis, project management inputs, proposal writing
Preferred skills
electro-optical systems modeling, MATLAB, Python, Java, Master's degree, 5+ years experience (Level 3) or 9+ years experience (Level 4)
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, Java
Responsibilities
Evaluate systems under various scenarios to optimize mission performance; Develop and maintain analysis tools of varied fidelity to predict performance against evolving threats; Conduct analysis of multiple targets discrimination for survivability and vulnerability; Perform systems analyses of existing architecture in conjunction with new technologies; Collaborate with engineers to gather data, validate models, and ensure simulation accuracy; Conduct simulations to analyze system performance and propose improvements; Define and conduct tests to validate design performance to requirements; Support product development through root-cause analysis of anomalies; Support project management by providing SOW, budget, and schedule inputs; Assist in business development through proposal writing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC