M&S Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Dayton, OH, seeks a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer to develop models and simulation software for aerospace systems and architectures.

You will analyze trade spaces, document architectures, and implement tests across engagement- and theater-level simulations. The role emphasizes MATLAB/Simulink modeling, hardware/software integration, and effective communication with data suppliers and teammates to meet tight schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of modeling and simulation software development experience.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for aerospace system modeling.
• Understanding of aerospace system dynamics and subsystem modeling.
• Ability to solve hardware/software integration challenges.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in teams with tight timelines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop models, algorithms and simulation software for aerospace systems.
• Perform trade-space analysis to verify system characteristics and capabilities.
• Document software/hardware characteristics and changes to simulation environments, test plans and results.
• Integrate models into complex simulation architectures including HIL setups.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Self-starter

Collaborative team player

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Interfacing with data suppliers

Ability to meet tight timelines

Education

B.S. in engineering or physics

Master’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C

C++

Python

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Engineer. You will support a small, highly empowered team at our Dayton, OH location where every team member is directly responsible for the success. You will utilize your M&S experience in systems, subsystem, and component models for aerospace applications.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
• You will be responsible for development of models, algorithms and associated simulation software for the above system types and will perform trade-space analysis to assess and verify system characteristics and capabilities.
• You will document all software and hardware characteristics and changes to existing and new simulation environments; test architecture design and test planning; experimental design and test execution; data collection and analysis; and report generation.
• You will integrate models into complex simulation architectures, including engagement-level simulations, theater-level simulations, hardware-in-the-loop architectures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• 3+ years of experience in the use of modeling and simulation software development frameworks.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• A basic understanding of aerospace system functions and dynamics, and how to model them, such as detailed sub-system models and flight dynamics models.
• Candidate should have demonstrated abilities to solve difficult hardware and software integration challenges.
• The candidate must be a motivated self-starter who is able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment, often with minimal guidance and within rigid timelines.
• The candidate must have the ability to interact with data suppliers, work well with coworkers and interface with customers, all at disparate locations.
• The candidate must have outstanding skills in communicating complex technical issues and in providing comprehensive written, oral and/or digital products (including document organization and technical writing).
• The candidate must have good analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require his/her participation at a given time (typically one primary project and one or two ancillary projects).
• The candidate should have familiarity with contractor and government roles in applying intelligence analysis to aerospace system development and acquisition.
• The candidate must be located in or willing to relocate to the Dayton, Ohio area.

Desired

• Professional training in modeling and simulation as related to space, missile, or aircraft system performance/dynamics.
• At least one additional programming/software development language (C, C++, Python).
• Familiarity with TMAP, AFSIM, ITASE, NGTS, or JSE.
• The candidate should possess familiarity with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Intelligence Community (IC).
• Specific experience developing mathematical models of aerospace vehicle dynamics, guidance navigation, and control components and algorithms.
• A basic understanding of system component integration and the ability to model entire systems or individual components, such as sensors, GNC, propulsion, aerodynamics, etc., to varying levels of detail will be expected.

Education Requirements

• B.S. degree in an engineering or physics discipline. (Required)
• Master’s degree in an engineering or physics discipline. (Desired)

Clearance Requirements

• Current Secret
• TS with SCI eligibility is desired.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.