Kinematic Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Systems Engineer
Employee-Owned and Best Places to Work Certified Contractor
Onsite at Schriever Space Force Base, CO
The Kinematic M&S Systems Engineer functions as the threat targeteer and from the adversary’s perspective assigns a missile from that country’s Order of Battle against specific targets, and then functions as the threat weaponeer, assigning a specific warhead to each missile used in the attack to achieve the scenario’s training or engineering objective.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer scenario requests and identify potential issues before production begins
- Generate high-resolution kinematic trajectories using the Threat Modeling & Simulation Suite (TMSS)
- Troubleshoot modeling products, trajectory outputs, and supporting data sets
- Review final deliverables to verify customer objectives are met and specifications are accurately represented
- Partner closely with Systems Engineering and Software Development teams to support and improve internally developed tools
- Support delivery of Integrated Threat Products for MDA and other DoD customers
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM-related field
- Knowledge of missiles and six degrees of freedom (6 DoF) trajectory representation
- Familiarity with missile defense system components and their interoperability
- Understanding of Linux and Windows based platforms with their associated software
- Ability to work independently and in groups and must be a self-starter
- Excellent time management, schedule estimation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of missile targeting and allocation and "Red Force" laydowns
- Experience with infrared and radar cross section (RCS) signatures
- Experience in systems engineering and/or software development and testing, especially with Agile methodology
- Quality control experience with a strong background in test and troubleshooting
- Experience working within the Missile Defense Agency, especially related to Ground Test exercises/events
- Ability to lead projects and delegate technical tasks
Full-Time position with an Employee-Owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance, FSA, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Plan with company match, Tuition and Training Reimbursement, and Incentive Compensation.
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