Missile Operations Research Engineer Level 5 (AHT)

Develop and apply advanced software and systems methods that support the investigation, analysis and solution of complex and advanced technical problems. Develop and use tools that support the visualization of the battlespace at a mission or engagement level Use, develop, and modify tools to support data analysis of simulation or flight test results Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation, and recommends alternative architectures Develop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools Perform mission simulation using government or industry standard tools to determine mission effectiveness Perform engagement simulation using standard tools, MATLAB, Simulink and others. Perform modeling and simulation studies that optimize mission performance for weapon systems across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assessing system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios. Develop performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models for new and/or existing system simulation frameworks. Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization Participate in Agile engineering project frameworks Statements of Work (SOWs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs) BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics with 12+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design, or Experience as an AFSIM developer/analyst, including making and validating movers, creating observers and post-processors, and performing large Design of Experiments (DoE) studies Experience creating compelling OV-1s, data visualization, and other briefing materials to explain simulation techniques, assumptions, and insights to a variety of audiences Experience executing technology development and EMD contracts with DoD customers Experience leading Operations Research studies, including identifying Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) and developing study plans from Statements of Work (SOWs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs) Comfortable with high level programming languages such as C/C++. Strong software development principles with the ability to manage computer resources for data throughput and distributed systems. Experience developing and using analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, VBA, or similar tools Comfortable developing in multiple operating systems as well as integrating systems across OS boundaries. (Windows/Linux) Strong debugging skills, ability to use common debuggers, compilers and command line execution. Ability to develop shell scripts for program execution Knowledge of and experience with software engineering development lifecycle processes Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, or Gitlab, etc.) Experience integrating custom plug-ins to AFSIM Experience with working with and programming distributed simulation protocols such as DIS or HLA Experience performing modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assessing system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios. Knowledge of RF Threat Modeling, of Electronic Attack techniques and modeling, guided missile design Knowledge of any of the following simulation frameworks: AFSIM, Suppressor, Brawler, JWS, AJEM, ESAMS, NGTS, EADSIM, TACZAAM, ITASE Familiarity with Agile, MBSE, and / or system architecture frameworks Effective project management skills and good communication techniques Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. Government Proposal development, writing or execution experience