Jr. Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer… at Davidson… · Colorado…

Summary: Davidson Technologies Inc. is seeking a Junior Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for capturing and documenting requirements related to infrared signature representation of missiles and developing infrared hard body missile threat models for various modeling and simulation tools. Responsibilities: - Will gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on IR signatures - Will gain experience with IR signature predictions and simulation models - Will work with the team to ensure completion of data production needs in support of MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation - Will work in close coordination with TSE's Software Engineers for support to ensure the timely provision of tools needed in ITP production - Will work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development of IRHB models for new systems and updates to existing missile systems - Will gain experience in understanding stakeholders' requirements and work with the team to ensure vigilant Verification and Validation (V&V) process of deliverables - Will work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvement are rightfully coordinated - aiming to attain utmost efficiency and meet Leadership objectives - Will work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation events Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0-2 years of related work experience - Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs - Applicants must have a current, active, in-scope U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD)-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start - Experience with technical analysis of modeling and simulation of data sets - Familiarity with the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems - Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signature representation - Experience with Verification and Validation of modeling and simulation of signatures data - Experience with scripting/automation languages, such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB - Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes - Must be familiar with infrared signature concepts and physics behind hard body heating and how they affect infrared intensities - Must be result-focused, work well within a dynamic team environment, be self-motivated, and be able to produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines Preferred Qualifications: - Strong math, physics, and/or engineering background is preferred - Previous experience with analyzing flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles is highly desirable - Strong background in missile system engineering performance - Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling is a plus - Background in IR Signatures modeling - Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC) - Experience in Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Required Skills: Modeling and simulation, Infrared signature concepts, Hard body heating physics, Verification and Validation of simulation data, Python, Bash, MATLAB, Missile systems flight characteristics, Missile systems performance, Optical Signatures Code (OSC), Agile software development methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DoD Secret security clearance, Result-focused