Missile Defense Simulation Architect (Senior)

Synopsys, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking experienced candidates for air and missile defense simulation work in the Colorado Springs, CO area or Exton, PA area.

You will build high-fidelity simulation environments modeling threat trajectories and sensor observables across RF and IR bands. You will translate complex requirements into executable models, work with radar data and signature modeling, and deliver technical briefings to government customers.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, CS or related field; 10+ years experience or MS with 8+ years.
• US citizen with active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Deep experience in air and missile defense systems and sensor architectures.
• Strong background in RF/IR signatures and sensor phenomenology.
• Proficient in MATLAB or Python for modeling and simulations.
• Experience with radar sensing environments and radar bands impact.
• Familiarity with STK and AFSIM is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Build high-fidelity simulation environments for air and missile defense systems.
• Model radar phenomenology and sensor architectures across bands.
• Develop signature simulation capabilities for missile launch dynamics.
• Design synthetic training datasets for AI/ML in sensor fusion and discrimination.
• Integrate threat models into larger frameworks using STK/AFSIM.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure technical credibility with government customers.
• Deliver technical briefings and documentation to stakeholders.

Skills

Radar phenomenology

Simulation modeling

Threat modeling

MATLAB/Python

Education

BS in Engineering/Physics/CS

Tools

STK

AFSIM

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking experienced candidates for air and missile defense simulation work in the Colorado Springs, CO area or Exton, PA area.

You will build high-fidelity simulation environments modeling threat trajectories and sensor observables across RF and IR bands. You will translate complex requirements into executable models, work with radar data and signature modeling, and deliver technical briefings to government customers.