Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst

Job Title: Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst

Location: Hill AFB UT. - (Hybrid)

Canvas is seeking a Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst. This position is located at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) as part of the 719th Test Squadron under the 804th Test Group affiliated with Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

Duties:

This position is to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) missile systems.
• Support Sentinel developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan test analyze and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
• Lead and mentor junior team members as assigned.
• Support periodic reviews of integrated test results and test plan status. Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) as appropriate.
• Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable.
• Serve as a test team participant in the development of documents such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) System Test Plan (STP) Developmental Test (DT) Report recommendation for IOT&E readiness and other technical documents.
• Assist in the development and execution of radiation transport and effects modeling using industry-standard software (MCNP SIRE2 THTK NuGET PSPICE Matlab/Python etc.).
• Prepare input files and perform verification and validation on results.
• Perform parametric studies and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of various design parameters on Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) requirements.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automated model generation data processing and analysis.
• Troubleshoot modeling issues and propose solutions.
• Assist in the review of NH&S analysis reports including assessments of radiation environments system response and vulnerability assessments.
• Verify the analysis of NH&S related test reports.
• Summarize key findings and conclusions from test reports.
• Attend NH&S related meetings both internal and external taking detailed notes.
• Prepare presentation materials and visual aids for meetings.
• Present technical data clearly and concisely.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant research on NH&S topics.
• Provide technical support to other mission threads as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering; Masters degree is desired. Experience may be substituted for education with customer approval.
• 0-3 years of experience (SE2)
  
• 3-10 years of experience (SE3)
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance at the required level. An active and transferrable DoD security clearance with active investigation is highly desirable.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Software Proficiency: MCNP Matlab/Python SIRE2 THTK NuGET and PSPICE.
• MCNP and Matlab/Python are required other software tools can be learned on-site.
• Understanding of Radiation Effects: Knowledge of radiation transport radiation interactions with matter and radiation effects on material/electrical components.
• Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data analysis techniques statistical methods and data visualization tools.
• Technical Writing and Communication: Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely in written reports presentations and meetings.
• Work is timely efficient and of acceptable quality. Completed work meets project/program objectives.
• Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork enhance customer relations and actively promote rapport with customers.
• Verbal and written communications are clear concise and at appropriate level.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission including ability to work effectively alone unsupervised or within a group.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

Security Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.

Desired Experience:

• Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies.
• Familiarity with ICBM weapon systems and related subsystems/equipment their projected use in the military and methods of testing.
• Familiarity with flight test data analysis/evaluation modeling and simulation and technical report preparation.
• Previous work experience in a Lead Developmental Test and Evaluation Organization (LDTO) or Operational Test Organization (OTO) environment.
• Ability to work within specific procedures and processes of the Air Force Test Center DoD Regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to quickly understand the customers overall technical objectives and mission and provide effective solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

About Us

Founded in 2007 Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified Fortune Best Small Workplace Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022) Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023) HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022) Best Places to Work Awardee 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training continuing education or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and geographic location.

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