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Torch Technologies, Inc. · 2 days ago

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. They are seeking a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer 3 to support United States Space Command by providing expertise in modeling, simulation, and analysis for military strategies and operations.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide requirements recommendations for future updates to analytical models, methods, and M&S tools, with specific focus on radar and satellite system modeling

Augment tool requirement development through mission research and analysis and produce COAs for developing new analytical models and tools

Capture requirements for existing MS&A tools like AFRL's AFSIM, or SDMC's EADSIM to add space effects and radar/satellite capabilities

Support development and implementation of distributed M&S frameworks addressing time synchronization, truth scene generation, and multi-system integration challenges

Develop a plan to refine prototype modeling applications including relevant understanding of graphical user interfaces to refine data requirements, employment procedures, and usability for end-user

Coordinate with others to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives

Create analytical models and simulations for radar and satellite systems

Analyze space system operational, technical, programmatic, and acquisition inputs and formulate recommendations for senior leader consideration

Brief and interact with senior-level officers (i.e., GO/FLAG) and senior civilians

Support requirements development and documentation for distributed M&S architectures

Qualification

ModelingSimulationRadar systems analysisSatellite systems modelingDistributed M&S architecturesProgramming languagesTechnical documentationQuantitative analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship

A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, modeling and simulation, operations research, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field

5+ years system design experience, including hardware/software integration

Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Modeling and simulation development and implementation, Radar systems analysis and simulation, Satellite systems modeling and operations

Active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position

Experience in M&S requirements development and technical documentation

Understanding of distributed M&S architectures including: Time management and synchronization protocols, Truth scene generation and management, Complex system-of-systems interactions and integration

Understanding of military space operations (Space Domain Awareness (SDA); Command & Control (C2); Satellite Communications (SATCOM); Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT); Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR); Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Missile Warning (MW); Offensive Space Control (OSC) and Defensive Space Control (DSC); and Missile Defense (MD); etc.)

Proficiency in programming languages or statistical packages: R, Python, MATLAB, SAS, JAVA, JMP, Excel VBA, STORM, SEAS, Power BI, Tableau, Qlick, SPSS, PSPP, and SymPy

Demonstrated knowledge and expertise on analytic tool characterization, development and assessment

Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data

Knowledge of modeling and analysis using mathematical/quantitative methods

Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds

Preferred

Direct experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs

Previous M&S and staff experience on a CCMD, MAJCOM, HHQ, Joint Staff, OSD etc. staff

Understanding of military operations, or prior military experience in a position that required modeling and analysis on a Joint Staff or Service staff

Experience with High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)

Knowledge of DoD modeling and simulation standards and methodologies

Familiarity with radar phenomenology, signal processing, and tracking algorithms

Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, communications, and sensor systems

Experience with real-time simulation environments