Kinematics Jr System Engineer

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 has an immediate opening for a Kinematics Jr System Engineer in Colorado Springs, Co.

Position Description

deciBel Research is seeking a junior level System Engineer to develop kinematic missile models for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities Include

• Developing ballistic and advanced/hypersonic kinematic threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media
• Applying standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected missile or space launch vehicle behavioral characteristics during all phases of powered and un-powered flight
• Having a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes
• Researching, interpreting, and verifying parameters required to build, replicate, and propagate missile or space launch vehicle trajectories including, but not limited to, staging debris, countermeasures, and payload traits
• Authoring highly technical Verification and Validation (V&V) documents
• Working with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product

Target salary range: $75,000 - $130,000. This target salary represents an estimated range for this position based on experience, degree and other factors.

deciBel Research offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package inclusive of an excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, incentive compensation program (annual bonus), and flexible/telecommuting working schedules.

• excellent medical and dental insurance program
• 401(k) plan
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• tuition and training reimbursement
• incentive compensation program (annual bonus)
• flexible/telecommuting working schedules

Full-time and part-time deciBel employees will enjoy benefits offered by deciBel Research as soon as they meet eligibility requirements for each particular benefit.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree of higher in a STEM related discipline

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree; 0+ years with Master's degree
• Programming background, to include languages such as MATLAB, Python, and LaTex
• Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of ballistic missiles
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, users, and MDA ground test stakeholders to ensure product requirements are met
• Familiar with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and models
• Experience with V&V of vehicle kinematics simulation results

Special Skills Desired

• Strong math, physics, or engineering background
• Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience
• Previous experience with modeling flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles
• Strong background in missile system engineering performance is highly desirable
• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory generation, counter measures, and debris is a plus
• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen.