System Engineer

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing:

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• Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools to support medium-fidelity modeling, simulation, and performance assessments of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).

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• Develop, execute, and analyze modeling and simulation (M&S) environments to evaluate interceptor performance across a variety of engagement scenarios and mission conditions.

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• Perform quick-response analysis in support of the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal (IDT), including kinematic battlespace assessments and other time-sensitive technical analyses.

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• Conduct interceptor performance analysis to evaluate system capabilities, identify performance trends and limitations, and support technical assessments and decision-making.

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• Support the development and enhancement of future interceptor analysis capabilities, methodologies, models, simulations, and analytical tools.

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• Analyze and interpret simulation results to assess system performance and provide technically sound conclusions and recommendations.

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• Develop and deliver technical briefings to communicate analysis methodologies, assumptions, results, and conclusions to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.

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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to address emerging analysis needs and support current and future missile defense capabilities.

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What Required Skills You'll Bring:

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• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.

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• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and 5+ years of related professional experience

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• NOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this level

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• Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs

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• Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization

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• Advances Proficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib

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• Experience evaluating missile defense (MD) engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability

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• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and simulation-based performance assessment

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• Experience interpreting simulation outputs and translating analytical findings into actionable engineering recommendations

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership

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