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TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description
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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.
This role requires employees to be onsite daily with no option for remote/hybrid work .
Position Overview:
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.
Essential Functions:
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.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
This requisition may be fulfilled at either the Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3.
Basic Requirements:
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…