Lead Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer

BlueHalo, an AV Company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our Kinetic Effectors Group. This role will lead the Modeling and Simulation Team from requirements through development and oversight of flight software models for the Next Generation Counter Uncrewed Aerial System Missile (NGCM) in support of national defense objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a mission-critical environment.

Key responsibilities for successful candidates:

• The ideal candidate must have a proven background in analytical and engineering assessment, as well as experience with developing and utilizing modeling and simulation tools to perform trade studies, performance assessments, and conceptual performance studies of missile systems.
• Work with missile system engineers to design, develop and use modeling and simulation tools to conduct trade studies, performance assessments, and conceptual design studies across the missile mission space
• Shape missile test and evaluation activities to include scenario development, operations and pre/post flight analysis
• Lead and contribute to mission analysis efforts for system verification and validation
• Support the GNC team in design, analysis, and implementation of GNC algorithms for missile systems including autopilot design, trajectory optimization, and navigation filters (e.g., Kalman filters).
• Develop and validate 6-DOF (degrees of freedom) missile simulation models including aerodynamics, propulsion, and sensor models.
• Analyze system performance under various mission scenarios and environmental conditions.
• Support integration of GNC software with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and flight hardware.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and test engineers throughout the full missile development lifecycle to include guidance, navigation, control, propulsion, seekers, and warhead systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and peer review within the GNC team.
• Serve as the primary M&S engineering technical interface to internal stakeholders, suppliers, and government customers.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and design reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee system verification and validation, including support of test planning, execution, and analysis.
• Participate in proposal development, including assisting with plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to advise government and contractor partners on engineering challenges and design trades
• Produce reports and presentations to communicate study results to team members and government partners

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance, but exceptional candidates with the ability to successfully undergo government screening to obtain the appropriate level of clearance will also be considered.
• 11+ years of relevant professional experience in modeling and simulation of missile systems, with 3+ years in a technical leadership role for missile development programs.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, and simulation tools for GNC development, 6-DOF, and Monte-Carlo simulation.
• Have experience working with and developing modeling and simulation tools
• Have familiarity with flight vehicle physics and dynamics
• Have experience developing simulations for mission (medium fidelity) and engineering-level (high-fidelity) studies
• Have experience with verification and validation of M&S tools
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential.
• Must be proficient in use Microsoft business tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance, but exceptional candidates with the ability to successfully undergo government screening to obtain the appropriate level of clearance will also be considered.
• Candidate should: 1) be extremely organized with strong multi-tasking and time-management skills, 2) have experience as part of a cohesive team and be able to deliver the highest quality service, 3) be able to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to travel to support supplier reviews, customer meetings, and test events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Have 5 or more years in an engineering discipline such as modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, navigation, guidance, and control, propulsion or missile test and evaluation
• Have experience with Software in the Loop (SWIL) and/or Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) simulations
• Experienced working in classified computing environments.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $158,000

BlueHalo, an AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.