Jr. Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer - Colorado Springs, C with Security Clearance

Davidson Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Davidson Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Jr. Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity models and simulations supporting Missile Defense Agency programs.

Responsibilities include data engineering, validation against test data, and debugging legacy tools within a collaborative team. The role requires a STEM degree with 0–2 years of experience or 2 years with a Masters, proficiency in Python/MATLAB, and an understanding of

Competenze

• BS in STEM preferred with 2 years of technical experience, or 0-2 years with a Masters.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or other scripting languages.
• Foundational understanding of aerothermodynamics, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, and molecular spectroscopy.
• Foundational understanding of data analysis concepts.
• Basic conceptual understanding of flight dynamics and aerodynamics.

Mansioni

• Data engineering and validation of large-scale datasets.
• Validate simulated data against test/flight data.
• Demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose simulation issues.
• Read and fix legacy in-house tools and scripts.
• Parse logs to identify errors in runs.
• Ensure data sanity and detect silent failures.
• Collaborate effectively in a team and communicate clearly.

Conoscenze

Data validation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Python

MATLAB

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Strumenti

MODTRAN

Linux

Log parsing

Radiative codes

Descrizione del lavoro

Davidson has distinguished itself in the aerospace and missile defense industry with an outstanding reputation for excellence. Specifically, we're recognized for hiring noted experts, experienced engineers and scientists dedicated to designing and delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our Nation. Davidson Technologies Inc. is seeking a Jr. Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA's Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TSE is responsible for the development of models and simulations (M&S) used to stimulate element models of MDA's BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TSE software baseline. TSE is a cornerstone element to the Threat and Advanced Simulations Development (TASD) contract.

Essential Functions

* Data Engineering and Validation

• Handling large-scale, multi-dimensional array datasets
• Validating simulated data against measured test or flight data
• Analytical Rigor
• A natural tendency toward thoroughness and attention to detail
• Meticulous verification and validation of large, technical datasets
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
• Systematic Root-Cause Analysis: Ability to logically isolate variables and trace errors to determine if a simulation failure is caused by bad input data, software bugs, or system configuration issues.
• Legacy & Custom Code Debugging: Skilled at reading, parsing, and fixing errors in undocumented, in-house tools or legacy scripts (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++) without relying on external support or documentation.
• Log Parsing & Error Identification: Proficient at reading complex log files, console outputs, and stack traces to quickly pinpoint why a simulation run or data conversion tool crashed.
• Data Sanity and "Silent Error" Detection: Able to identify and fix "silent failures" - where a tool runs to completion but produces physically or mathematically incorrect data.
• Team Collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline preferred with 2 years of technical experience, or 0-2 years' experience with a Masters' Degree.

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or other scripting languages
• Foundational understanding of aerothermodynamics, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, and molecular spectroscopy
• Foundational understanding of data analysis concepts.
• Basic conceptual understanding of flight dynamics and aerodynamics

Preferred Requirements

* Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related STEM field

• Strong math, physics or engineering background
• Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience
• Experience with atmospheric modeling codes (e.g. MODTRAN)
• Experience with JANNAF radiative signature codes
• Experience working in Linux based distributed computational environments

Clearance Requirement

* Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher