Modeling & Simulation Engineer and Data Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer and Data Analyst who can support Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) component and system research and development.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:

As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer and Data Analyst with MTSI, you will be responsible for providing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support of Electro Optical and Infrared technologies to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). You will sit in the AFRL customer facility and be an integral part of a combined government/contractor team developing and demonstrating cutting-edge avionics capabilities for the U.S. Air Force.

You'll be a great fit for this role if:

• You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies.

• You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools.

• You enjoy paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment.

• You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.

• You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.

Responsibilities:

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and data analysis for Electro Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) cutting-edge technologies
• Use data analysis and/or software tools to generate scientific results to support R&D programmatic decisions
• Provide analytical/modeling subject matter expertise advisement to senior engineers, program managers, and senior leaders to help drive sound technological decisions
• Analyze end user requirements and provide recommendations based on scientific results and developmental risks
• Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability to relevant miliary mission areas
• Participate in strategic planning and development of systems architectures as well as recommend requirements for new projects
• Identify and recommend alternative or new Research and Development (R&D) strategies
• Generate documents, briefings, roadmaps, and planning materials to support the customer mission
• Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams

Qualifications Required:

• 8+ years' experience with M&S and data analysis, MATLAB, and Python
• Experience with EO sensors, IR Search and Track (IRST) systems, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), laser optics, image processing, signal processing, and statistics
• Strong EO/IR data analysis and performance modeling computing skills
• Experience processing image/signal data and a working knowledge on data-basing, data storage, and data archiving
• Sufficient EO/IR experience to produce trusted results and communicate recommendations to the customer
• Experience in generating requirements analysis and definitions at the mission and systems engineering levels
• Must work well within a team environment to identify and apply best practices
• Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements
• Experience developing high-level project/work plans
• Familiarity with EO modeling tools such as MODTRAN, LEEDR, and DIRSIG
• Clear and effective oral and written communications skills, ability to develop and present to senior leadership

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired.

Even better if you have these desired skills:

• 8+ years' technology development experience with EO, lasers, and/or IR systems

• Proficient knowledge of software development and/or software maintenance

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

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