IR Plume Mod/Sim Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a IR Plume Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 2 or 3 (IR Plume Mod/Sim Systems Engineer) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site at Schriever Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA’s Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TSE is responsible for the development of models and simulations (M&S) used to stimulate element models of MDA’s BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TSE software baseline. TSE is a cornerstone element to the Threat and Advanced Simulations Development (TASD) contract.

• Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with a focus on Infrared (IR) signatures
• Research into IR signature predictions and simulation models
• Actively 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 engineers for software requirements of threat modeling tools
• Understand stakeholder requirements and ensure the quality production of threat missile data.
• Responsible for developing high fidelity threat missile signature data packages for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools and media.
• Will demonstrate a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes.
• Will apply standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected phenomenology characteristics during the flight of a missile.
• Will work with little or no direct supervision, and work as an integral member of a product delivery team and meet time critical delivery schedules.

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

• Level 2 - Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of technical experience, or 0-2 years’ experience with a Masters’ Degree.

• Level 3 - Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0-3 years of experience.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.

• Experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation data sets
• Experience with Verification and Validation of modeling and simulation data
• Candidate must be results-focused, work well within a dynamic environment, be self-motivated, able to work in a team environment, and be able to produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines

• Experience and proficiency with scripting/automation languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB
• Foundational understanding of data analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance of missiles

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related STEM field
• Good understanding of aerothermodynamics, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, and molecular spectroscopy
• Strong math, physics or engineering background is preferred
• Previous experience with analyzing flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles is highly desirable
• Background in infrared signature modeling
• Technical Planning, project management and project scheduling experience
• Experience with Blackbody IR Emissions
• Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
• Experience with Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force (JANNAF) plume codes for predictive signatures (SOCRATES-P, PERCORP, VIPER, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance of missiles
• Strong background in missile system engineering performance is highly desirable
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Familiarity and/or experience with Model-based Systems Engineering theory and tools
• Active or Interim DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret with access to SCI

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This requisition may be fulfilled at either the Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3.