Mid Level Modeling and Simulation Analyst

Job description

ISSAC is 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 with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation data in support of MDS Ground Test (GT) events, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, and MDS Flight Tests. The focus will be hands-on support for MDA's distributed software simulation framework, OSF.

Responsibilities:

· Provide M&S framework analysis support for CDI activities, GT events, and Flight Tests.

· Perform analysis on the status of current and future capabilities in OSF.

· Review test data to detect and troubleshoot issues associated with simulation performance and accuracy.

· 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 teams of analysts and engineers to ensure the successful execution of test simulation campaigns.

Qualifications:

· Familiarity with Python scripting language.

· Familiarity with Linux.

· Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills

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

· Ability to work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

· Proactive and self-motivated, takes an active role to ensure that responsibilities are completed on or ahead of schedule.

Desired Qualifications:

· Familiarity with MDA Ground Test CONOPS.

· Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).

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

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

· Experience with data analysis libraries in Python (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).

· Preferred NSITE Experience

· Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts.

· Familiarity with Cloud computing concepts.

· Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana, Tableau, Power BI).

Travel:

· 0-10% Travel

Education & Experience:

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

· 3-10 years' experience

Clearance

· Secret Security Clearance