Modeling And Simulation Engineer

Actalent; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to advance IR signature modeling for missile systems. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to build and update IRHB models and perform rigorous data analysis.

The role emphasizes data-driven modeling, software collaboration, and occasional travel to support MDA-related projects in a fully onsite setting at Schriever, CO. A Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with IR signature modeling for missiles.
• Strong data analysis and verification skills.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Familiarity with Agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to complete data production for MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation.
• Develop IRHB models with software engineers and stakeholders.
• Analyze data sets and verify data integrity.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Matlab

Python

Modeling & Simulation

Security clearance

Agile

Missile systems

Thermodynamics

Tools

OSC

Bash

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title: Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team. The role offers an opportunity to gain experience with threat model phenomenology with a focus on IR signatures. You will be involved in IR signature predictions and simulation models, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and update IRHB models for new and existing missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to ensure the completion of data production needs in support of MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation.
• Work closely with software engineers and stakeholders to develop IRHB models.
• Engage in technical analysis of data sets and verify and validate data.
• Travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and modeling and simulation techniques.
• Strong experience in mathematics, physics, or engineering.
• Experience with scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB.
• Current active in-scope U.S. Government-issued Secret security clearance.
• Understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes.
• Familiarity with basic thermodynamics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience analyzing flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles.
• Strong experience in missile system engineering performance.
• Familiarity with material science and IR Signatures modeling.
• Experience with Optical Signatures Code (OSC).
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Familiarity with the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems.

Work Environment

The position is fully onsite at Schriever, where Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) is responsible for developing and delivering high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and its Ballistic Missile Defense System. The role involves working on kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, and data production and analysis activities, contributing to the maintenance and sustainment activities for the entire TSE software baseline.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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