Senior Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Worker Type

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in assessing the capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This critical role will involve working in a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment contributing to MDA Ground Test (GT) events Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities and MDA Flight Test (FT) support. The primary focus will be analyzing the Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) delivering analytical support to MDAs distributed software threat simulation.

• Provide M&S framework analysis support for GT events CDI activities and Flight Test support.

• Perform verification of OSF and element configuration settings based on HWIL run data and documentation.

• Perform the analysis for the integration of current and future software capabilities into OSF.

• Ensure event data quality and integrity through verification and validation analysis of test data.

• Develop and run Python tools to support M&S analysis activities.

• Document and communicate analysis results across interdisciplinary teams.

• Collaborate with a team of analysts and engineers to ensure the successful execution of test simulation campaigns.

• Experience with Modeling and Simulation Frameworks.

• Expertise in areas of Missile Defense data analysis to include trajectory RF/EOIR signatures environmental effects or tactical communications.

• Familiarity with Python scripting language.

• Familiarity with Linux.

• Possess the ability to clearly express ideas/concepts perform as part of a team and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.

• Displays excellent communication organizational and technical writing skills and takes a proactive role to ensure that responsibilities are completed on or ahead of schedule.

• Displays the ability to work within a collaborative environment composed of Government Prime Contractor and Supporting Contractor personnel.

• Possess the ability to present and explain analytical information in front of varied audiences.

Qualifications;

• BS in Engineering Mathematics Physics or Computer Science from an accredited university

• 10years relevant experience

• SECRET security clearance

• Knowledge of the HWIL architecture infrastructure including truth presentation utilizing Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapter and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapter.

• Knowledge of the HWIL architecture infrastructure truth presentation to the element models (SMHR signatures environment).

• Familiarity with data analysis libraries in Python (e.g. Pandas NumPy).

• Familiarity with Network Systems Integration and Test Environment (NSITE)

• Familiarity with MDA Ground Test CONOPS.

Travel:

• 0-10% Travel

Clearance

• Secret Security Clearance

• Top Secret Security Clearance (Desired)

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready weve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worlds most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutions permanent collection in Washington DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation AeroVironment designs develops produces and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the companys hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time airborne reconnaissance surveillance and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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