Junior Threat Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer

Davidson Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Jr. Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to support Threat Systems Engineering. You will work on high-fidelity threat modeling, data handling, and validation against test data within a DoD-focused team.

The role requires a STEM BS with 0–2 years (MS +2) and skills in Python or MATLAB, Linux, and data analysis. You’ll contribute to simulations and modeling in a distributed Linux environment, with DoD clearance expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM 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

Responsibilities

• Handle large-scale, multi-dimensional array datasets and validate simulated data against measured test or flight data.
• Apply analytical rigor and meticulous verification/validation of large technical datasets.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose simulation failures, including debugging legacy code and parsing complex logs.
• Collaborate with team and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Data engineering

Validation

Analytical rigor

Troubleshooting

Log parsing

Team collaboration

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's Degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Scripting languages

Job description

Davidson Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Jr. Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to support Threat Systems Engineering. You will work on high-fidelity threat modeling, data handling, and validation against test data within a DoD-focused team.

The role requires a STEM BS with 0–2 years (MS +2) and skills in Python or MATLAB, Linux, and data analysis. You’ll contribute to simulations and modeling in a distributed Linux environment, with DoD clearance expected.