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UIC Commercial Services · 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler

Dahlgren,VA,USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

UIC Commercial Services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Weapon Systems Modeler to support the Navy’s Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. The role involves performing Target Vulnerability characterizations and Weapon System effectiveness analyses, interfacing with various technical personnel to model targets and analyze weapon system effects.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define threat systems, understand their subsystems (e.g., propulsion, fire control, etc.) and then develop a Target Geometric Model and associated Fail Analysis Logic Trees

Combine the Target Vulnerability models and weapon characterizations to assess encounters between a weapon and target with the goal of determining the overall probability of kill (Pk) or system effectiveness based upon delivery accuracy. These analyses are generally performed using a Monte Carlo simulation and are performed in support of weapons system acquisition, service procurement, and employment

Prepare documentation and support configuration management guidelines

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Naval Weapons SystemsMonte Carlo simulationMatlabPython scriptingSOLIDWORKSVector calculusStatisticsStrength of MaterialsMicrosoft OfficeProfessional interfaceIndependent work

Required

A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline

Concentrations in the following academic areas would be of benefit: Vector calculus, statistics, statics, mechanics (3-Degrees of Freedom), dynamics (6-Degrees of Freedom), and Strength of Materials

Ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel

Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word)

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level

US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically