Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Intermediate) in Aberdeen

Energy Jobline ZR; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology firm in Aberdeen City is seeking a Mid-level Modeling and Simulation Engineer. The role requires developing radar threat simulations for Aircraft Survivability Equipment software testing and validation. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, a DoD Secret clearance, and experience in simulations. This position supports the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT). A collaborative and innovative corporate culture is promoted.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility.
• Two years’ experience in performing and developing simulations.
• Knowledge of coding fundamentals and object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop radar threat simulations for Aircraft Survivability Equipment software testing.
• Interpret mechanical and RF system data.
• Create algorithms for radar signal simulations.

Skills

Modeling and simulation experience

Understanding of RF capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

GitLab

RF test equipment

Engineering hardware analysis tools

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Mid-level Modeling and Simulation Engineer. The primary focus of this position is to develop radar threat simulations for Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) software testing and validation. This role supports the broader efforts of the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT).

Responsibilities

• Interpret parametric data and descriptions of both mechanical and RF capabilities of a system.
• Understand how the system functionally operates and use that information to create radar emitter simulations.
• Discern which design and functional characteristics of radar systems affect which characteristics of an emitted radar signal.
• Create algorithms that produce different results based on various provided inputs.
• Radar signal parameter analysis, interpretation, and development of radar signal simulations.

Qualifications

• An active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to be submitted for a Top Secret.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics).
• Two years’ experience with performing and developing simulations or testing for new and/or modified products or product components.
• Knowledge of general coding fundamentals, including variables, functions, Booleans, arrays and array manipulation, and code logic.
• Knowledge in object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Comfortable using standard Windows and Office tools.

Desired Skills

• One year of modeling and simulation experience.
• Able to digest new technical information rapidly for practical use.
• Eagerness to improve efficiency and streamline work procedures.
• Experience in RF test equipment.
• Experience with GitLab.
• Familiarity with engineering hardware analysis tools (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers) and hardware connectivity and protocols.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.

About NextGen

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, tenure, or background; communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions; openly promote ideas for change and adaptability; strive to achieve organizational results; hold employees accountable; create an environment where people can engage at all levels; encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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