Junior Kinematics Systems Engineer Missile Modeling Remote

deciBel Research, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

ESOP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition and training reimbursement

Annual bonus

Flexible/telecommuting schedules

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Kinematics Jr System Engineer to develop kinematic missile models for the Missile Defense Agency's Threat Modeling Center at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. You will model ballistic and hypersonic trajectories and document V&V results.

Requires a STEM Bachelor's, 2+ years experience; active DoD Secret Clearance preferred; US citizenship ideal. Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong engineering focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 2+ years related experience with Bachelor's; 0+ with Master's.
• Programming background (MATLAB, Python, LaTeX).
• Strong knowledge of ballistic missiles flight characteristics.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Develop ballistic and advanced/hypersonic kinematic threat models for various tools and frameworks.
• Apply engineering algorithms to portray missile/space launch vehicle behavior during powered and un-powered flight.
• Understand modeling and simulation methods and processes.
• Research and verify parameters to build and propagate trajectories including debris and countermeasures.
• Author V&V documents for verification and validation.
• Work with minimal supervision as part of a product team.

Skills

DoD security clearance

Strong math background

Physics/Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LaTeX

CAD

V&V methods

Job description

deciBel Research, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Kinematics Jr System Engineer to develop kinematic missile models for the Missile Defense Agency's Threat Modeling Center at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. You will model ballistic and hypersonic trajectories and document V&V results.

Requires a STEM Bachelor's, 2+ years experience; active DoD Secret Clearance preferred; US citizenship ideal. Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong engineering focus.