QTEC Aerospace is seeking a MODELING & SIMULATION (M&S) SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Infrared Hard Body (IRHB) Signatures Production Engineer) to join our team of professionals at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The successful candidate will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government in support of a Missile Defense System (MDS) with a mission of protecting the United States and our allies. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have a proven track record and a positive work ethic.
Job Summary
QTEC Aerospace is looking for highly capable and motivated individuals. The successful candidate will function as an integral member of a multi-contractor team providing program, engineering, and technical support to Missile Defense programs. The chosen candidate will join the Threat Products Services (TPS) / Threat Modeling Center (TMC) and be responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the infrared signature representation of a missile as well as developing infrared hard body missile threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:
- Will gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on IR signatures
- Will gain experience with IR signature predictions and simulation models
- Work with the team to ensure completion of data production needs in support of MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation
- Work in close coordination with TMC's Software Engineers for support to ensure timely provision of tools needed in ITP production
- Work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development of IRHB models for new systems and often updates to existing missile systems
- Will gain experience in understanding stakeholders' requirements and work with the team to ensure vigilant Verification and Validation (V&V) process of deliverables
- Work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvement are rightfully coordinated – aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Leadership objectives
- Work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events
- Will be involved in direct discussions and collaborations with threat stakeholders, intelligence analysts, and fellow engineers to achieve highest fidelity representation and simulation of missile systems' objects
- Will work with little to no direct supervision; and work as an integral member of an Integrated Threat Package (ITP) production and delivery team and meet critical delivery schedules
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Masters' of Science degree
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- This role requires employees to be onsite daily with no option for remote/hybrid work
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs
- Experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation of data sets
- Familiarity with the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems
- Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signature representation
- Experience with Verification and Validation of modeling and simulation of signatures data
- Experience with scripting/automation languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB
- Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
- Must be familiar with infrared signature concepts and physics behind hard body heating and how they affect infrared intensities
- Applicants must be result-focused, work well within a dynamic team environment, be self-motivated, and be able to produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare and brief presentations to the customer as needed
- Self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong math, physics and/or engineering background
- Previous experience with analyzing flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles
- Strong background in missile system engineering performance
- Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling
- Background in IR Signatures modeling
- Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
- Experience in Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
Security Clearance
Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.
Salary Range
The salary range below represents a general guideline; however, QTEC considers a number of factors when determining base salary such as the scope and responsibilities of the position as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Salary Range: 80,000 – $166,000
Benefits
QTEC Aerospace offers a variety of benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Employees may choose among the offered benefits to design the best benefits package to suit their individual or family needs.
Location
Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO
QTEC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and advancement in employment without regard to any applicable local, state or federally protected class, characteristic or non-merit based factor.
