Junior Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Secret Clearance

Davidson Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data validation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

MODTRAN

Linux

Log parsing

Radiative codes

Job description

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