IR Plume Modeling Engineer for Missile Signatures

Qualis Corporation in; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and Holidays

Educational, professional development,

Certification reimbursement

Tax-saving options

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

Qualis LLC seeks a Missile Modeling IR Plume Engineer to develop high‑fidelity threat missile signature data for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools. This role requires strong modeling and simulation knowledge and the ability to work with minimal supervision on time-critical deliverables.

The position is onsite in Colorado Springs. You will contribute to data production for MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation and collaborate with TMC engineers on software requirements for

Qualifications

• Experience with modeling and simulation data analysis.
• Verification and Validation of modeling and simulation data.
• Ability to deliver reliable products and documentation on deadlines.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with threat model phenomenology focusing on Infrared (IR) signatures.
• Research IR signature predictions and simulation models.
• Ensure data production supports MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation.
• Coordinate with TMC engineers for software requirements of threat modeling tools.
• Understand stakeholder requirements and ensure quality production of threat missile data.

Skills

IR plume modeling

Modeling & simulation

Python

MATLAB

Bash

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Doctorate in STEM

Tools

JANNAF plume codes

OSC

Blackbody IR Emissions

Job description

Qualis LLC seeks a Missile Modeling IR Plume Engineer to develop high‑fidelity threat missile signature data for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools. This role requires strong modeling and simulation knowledge and the ability to work with minimal supervision on time-critical deliverables.

The position is onsite in Colorado Springs. You will contribute to data production for MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation and collaborate with TMC engineers on software requirements for