Modeling and Simulation/Optical Engineer
Modeling and Simulation/Optical Engineer
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Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe are known for continuous innovation for our government customers in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clearsighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force Combatant Commands Intelligence Community and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments systems engineering and integration test planning and execution cost estimating and analysis acquisition support and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs assessing cuttingedge technologies and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis Inc.
The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG) part of SPAs Space and Intelligence Division offers sophisticated capabilities (people process and tools) to resolve unique problems in space cyber and special operations in support to military services Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ) Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) National Space Defense Center (NSDC) Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a highspeed lowdrag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!
SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Modeling and Simulation/Optical Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities
Being on the SPA Satellite Assessments Team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation not just occasionally but every single day. Were committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills share their knowledge and push their innovative ideas to the cuttingedge. Were looking for a talented Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team.
- Use your skills in statistics mathematics and programming to analyze datasets and build predictive models and simulations in a mission first team.
- Provide space system threat assessments and analysis in support of current and future US architectures.
- Lead and execute crossdomain threat system studies and analysis that supports decision makers information gaps and needs.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- BS MS or PhD in a relevant technical discipline such as Engineering Physics Mathematics or Statistics
- 5 years of experience in engineering modeling and simulation and/or optics
- Competency with MatLab
- Familiarity with Unit Testing
- Optics experience with experience in optical design
- Stray light analysis
- Software programs such as ZMAX and Fred
- Overall understanding of mathematical analysis and predicative modeling
- Familiarity with basic software development
- Familiarity with GIT version control
- Reports to Albuquerque NM up to fulltime based upon the needs of the client
Desired Skill:
- Experience in optical engineering software FRED and/or Zemax
- Experience in multiple domain physics
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulation
- Competence with Python and C
- Active DoD Clearance
Employment Type
Full-Time
