Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer and Data Analyst

Overview

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer and Data Analyt who can support Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO / IR) component and system research and development.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission :

As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer and Data Analyst with MTSI, you will be responsible for providing Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support of Electro Optical and Infrared technologies to the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). You will sit in the AFRL customer facility and be an integral part of a combined government / contractor team developing and demonstrating cutting-edge avionics capabilities for the U.S. Air Force.

Youll be a great fit for this role if :

You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies

Ideal candidates enjoy problem solving and possess the ability to quickly understand and adapt existing software, or develop new software, to solve customer challenges

Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill where you excel

You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself

You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work : Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values : Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership : we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for :

Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO / year 10 holidays / year

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and data analysis for Electro Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) cutting-edge technologies

Use data analysis and / or software tools to generate scientific results to support R&D programmatic decisions

Provide analytical / modeling subject matter expertise advisement to senior engineers, program managers, and senior leaders to help drive sound technological decisions

Analyze end user requirements and provide recommendations based on scientific results and developmental risks

Evaluate proposed projects for feasibility and applicability to relevant miliary mission areas

Participate in strategic planning and development of systems architectures as well as recommend requirements for new projects

Identify and recommend alternative or new Research and Development (R&D) strategies

Generate documents, briefings, roadmaps, and planning materials to support the customer mission

Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, and program teams

Qualifications

Qualifications Required :

Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance

8-10 years' experience with M&S and data analysis, MATLAB, and Python, image and signal processing

8-10 years technology development experience with EO, lasers, and / or IR systems

Experience with EO sensors, IR Search and Track (IRST) systems, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), laser optics, image processing, signal processing, and statistics

Strong EO / IR data analysis and performance modeling computing skills

MATLAB and / or Python expertise is required

Proficient knowledge of software development and / or software maintenance

Experience processing image / signal data and a working knowledge on data-basing, data storage, and data archiving

Sufficient EO / IR experience to produce trusted results and communicate recommendations to the customer

Ability to develop and present analysis results briefings to senior leadership

Experience in generating requirements analysis and definitions at the mission and systems engineering levels

Must work well within a team environment to identify and apply best practices

Strong skills in documenting inputs, outputs, and requirements

Experience working with U.S. Air Force customers

Experience developing high-level project / work plans

Familiarity with EO modeling tools such as MODTRAN, LEEDR, and DIRSIG

Clear and effective oral and written communications skills

Education :

Education : Bachelor's degree in, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field. A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desired.

Clearance Requirements :

Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance

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Salary : $10,000