Mid Level Modeling and Simulation Analyst

ISSAC is seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in assessing the capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This critical role will involve working with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation data in support of MDS Ground Test (GT) events, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, and MDS Flight Tests. The focus will be hands-on support for MDA's distributed software simulation framework, OSF.

Responsibilities:

·         Provide M&S framework analysis support for CDI activities, GT events, and Flight Tests.

·         Perform analysis on the status of current and future capabilities in OSF.

·         Review test data to detect and troubleshoot issues associated with simulation performance and accuracy.

·         Ensure event data quality and integrity through verification and validation analysis of test data.

·         Develop and run Python tools to support M&S analysis activities.

·         Document and communicate analysis results across interdisciplinary teams.

·         Collaborate with teams of analysts and engineers to ensure the successful execution of test simulation campaigns.

Qualifications:

·         Familiarity with Python scripting language.

·         Familiarity with Linux.

·         Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills

·         Possess the ability to clearly express ideas/concepts, perform as part of a team, and be capable of operating in a multi-tasking environment.

·         Ability to work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, and Supporting Contractor personnel.

·         Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

·         Proactive and self-motivated, takes an active role to ensure that responsibilities are completed on or ahead of schedule.

Desired Qualifications:

·         Familiarity with MDA Ground Test CONOPS.

·         Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).

·         Knowledge of the HWIL architecture infrastructure truth presentation to element models (SMHR, signatures, environment).

·         Knowledge of HWIL architecture infrastructure, including truth presentation utilizing Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) adapter, and/or Ground Test Integrated System Simulation (GTISS) adapter.

·         Experience with data analysis libraries in Python (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).

·         Preferred NSITE Experience

·         Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts.

·         Familiarity with Cloud computing concepts.

·         Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana, Tableau, Power BI).

 Travel:

·         0-10% Travel

Education & Experience:

·         BS in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science from an accredited university

·         3-10 years’ experience

Clearance

·         Secret Security Clearance